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Unzicker Family History

Unzicker Surname Meaning

German (Hesse):: altered form of Swiss German Hunziker.

Compare Unsicker. possibly also a habitational name for someone from Hünzingen in the Harz Mountains (Lower Saxony).

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


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Where is the Unzicker family from?

You can see how Unzicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unzicker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Unzicker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Unzicker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Unzicker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Unzicker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unzicker 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 Unzicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unzicker. 33% of Unzicker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Unzicker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unzicker were Plumber and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Plumber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Unzicker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unzicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unzicker 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Unzicker. 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 308 military records available for the last name Unzicker. For the veterans among your Unzicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unzicker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Unzicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Unzicker in 1946 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unzicker 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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