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Unterfenger Family History

Unterfenger 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: Unterberger, Unterseher, Unterreiner, Strenger, Entringer, Sterzinger

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Where is the Unterfenger family from?

You can see how Unterfenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unterfenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unterfenger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Unterfenger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Unterfenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unterfenger 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 Unterfenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unterfenger. 100% of Unterfenger men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Unterfenger women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Unterfenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Unterfenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unterfenger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Unterfenger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Unterfenger. For the veterans among your Unterfenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unterfenger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Unterfenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Unterfenger in 1970 was 74, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unterfenger 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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