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Unseld Family History

Unseld 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: Unsell, Anselm, Ansell, Munsell, Neeld, Nield, Unser, Ansel, Unkel

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Where is the Unseld family from?

You can see how Unseld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unseld family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Unseld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Unseld families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Unseld's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Unseld families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unseld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unseld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unseld. 29% of Unseld 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
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unseld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unseld 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Unseld. 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 395 military records available for the last name Unseld. For the veterans among your Unseld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unseld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Unseld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Unseld in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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