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Unander Family History

Unander Name 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: Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Brander, Sander, Ander, Zander

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Where is the Unander family from?

You can see how Unander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Unander families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Unander's in USA. California had the highest population of Unander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unander. 100% of Unander men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Unander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unander 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Unander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Unander. For the veterans among your Unander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Unander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Unander in 1967 was 90, and 59 in 2003.

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