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Unmack Family History

Unmack 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: Mack, Womack, Knaack, Nack, Knack, Smack, Unick, Romack, Aumack

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Where is the Unmack family from?

You can see how Unmack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unmack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unmack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Unmack families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Unmack's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Unmack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unmack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unmack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unmack. 34% of Unmack men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Watchman
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Unmack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unmack 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Unmack. 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 129 military records available for the last name Unmack. For the veterans among your Unmack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unmack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Unmack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Unmack in 1964 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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