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Unzel Family History

Unzel 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: Punzel, Unkel, Engel, Angel, Kunkel, Hazel, Noel, Kozel, Wenzel

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Where is the Unzel family from?

You can see how Unzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unzel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Unzel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Unzel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Unzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Unzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unzel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Unzel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Unzel. For the veterans among your Unzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unzel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Unzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Unzel in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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