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Unken Family History

Unken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Onken, Unkel, Anker, Uren, Kunkel, Ken, Unwin, Engen, Annen, Punke

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Where is the Unken family from?

You can see how Unken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Unken families living in Illinois. This was about 84% of all the recorded Unken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Unken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Unken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Unken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 388 military records available for the last name Unken. For the veterans among your Unken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Unken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Unken in 1973 was 82, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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