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Unker Family History

Unker 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: Anker, Unger, Junker, Bunker, Unser, Hunker, Dunker, Unkel, Zunker

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Where is the Unker family from?

You can see how Unker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Unker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Unker families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Unker's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Unker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Unker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mail Carrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unker. 50% of Unker men worked as a Mail Carrier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mail Carrier
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Unker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Unker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unker 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Unker. 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 236 military records available for the last name Unker. For the veterans among your Unker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Unker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Unker in 1969 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unker 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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