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Unrich Family History

Unrich 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: Ulrich, Urich, Uhrich, Rich, Burich, Fenrich, Urch, Unruh, Andrich

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Where is the Unrich family from?

You can see how Unrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Unrich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Unrich families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 97% of all the recorded Unrich's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Unrich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unrich 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 Unrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unrich. 44% of Unrich men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Unrich women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unrich were Carpenter 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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Unrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Unrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unrich 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Unrich. 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 102 military records available for the last name Unrich. For the veterans among your Unrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unrich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Unrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Unrich in 1972 was 89, and 79 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unrich 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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