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Underill Family History

Underill 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: Underhill, Rundell, Averill, Neill, Underdahl, Inzerillo, Drill

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Where is the Underill family from?

You can see how Underill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Underill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Underill family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Underill's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Underill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Underill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Underill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Underill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underill 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Underill. 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 27 military records available for the last name Underill. For the veterans among your Underill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Underill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Underill in 1972 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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