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Unrein Family History

Unrein Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German unreine ‘unclean evil unchaste’.

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


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Where is the Unrein family from?

You can see how Unrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unrein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unrein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Unrein families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Unrein's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Unrein families in 1891.
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What did your Unrein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unrein. 40% of Unrein men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unrein 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Unrein. 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 622 military records available for the last name Unrein. For the veterans among your Unrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unrein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Unrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Unrein in 1963 was 77, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unrein 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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