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Unge Family History

Unge 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: Runge, Bunge, Unger, Junge, Enge, Ange, Inge, Ung, Loge, Noe

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Where is the Unge family from?

You can see how Unge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Unge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unge family living in Hawaii. This was about 17% of all the recorded Unge's in USA. Hawaii and 5 other states had the highest population of Unge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Unge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unge 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Unge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Unge. For the veterans among your Unge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unge lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Unge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Unge in 1976 was 82, and 82 in 1992.

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