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Unks Family History

Unks 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: Tunks, Inks, Unis, Banks, Munk, Muns, Enos, Kunes, Punke, Pinks

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Where is the Unks family from?

You can see how Unks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Unks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Unks families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Unks's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Unks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unks 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 Unks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Stock Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Unks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unks 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Unks. 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 264 military records available for the last name Unks. For the veterans among your Unks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unks lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Unks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Unks in 1942 was 30, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unks 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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