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Unthank Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): habitational name from any of the places in North Yorkshire Durham Northumberland Cumberland or Dumfriesshire named in Old English with unthances ‘without leave’ denoting the dwelling of a squatter.

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


Similar surnames: Tatham, Putman, Anthony, Bethany, Nathan, Hanks, Unland, Muntean

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Where is the Unthank family from?

You can see how Unthank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unthank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Unthank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Unthank families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Unthank's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Unthank families in 1840.
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What did your Unthank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unthank. 22% of Unthank men worked as a Miner and 43% of Unthank women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unthank were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Miner
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Coal Loader
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Unthank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unthank 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Unthank. 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 513 military records available for the last name Unthank. For the veterans among your Unthank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unthank lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Unthank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Unthank in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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