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Understood Family History

Understood Surname 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: Underwood, Anderson, Enderson, Unnerstall, Vandersloot, Anderton

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Understood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Understood 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Understood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 11 military records available for the last name Understood. For the veterans among your Understood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Understood lifespan?

Average Understood life expectancy in 2003 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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