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Unis Family History

Unis Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Unis family from?

You can see how Unis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Unis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Unis family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Unis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Unis families in 1911.
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What did your Unis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unis. 25% of Unis men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Unis women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unis were Merchant and Sorting Rags.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Musician
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Sorting Rags
    34%

What Unis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Unis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unis 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Unis. 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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Draft Cards

There are 191 military records available for the last name Unis. For the veterans among your Unis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Unis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Unis in 1955 was 57, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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