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Unrath Family History

Unrath Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an unfortunate person from Middle High German unrat ‘need disaster’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Unrath family from?

You can see how Unrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unrath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Unrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Unrath families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Unrath's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Unrath families in 1880.
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What did your Unrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unrath. 24% of Unrath men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Unrath women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unrath were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Unrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unrath 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Unrath. 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 378 military records available for the last name Unrath. For the veterans among your Unrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unrath lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Unrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Unrath in 1959 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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