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Unrau Family History

Unrau Surname Meaning

German: Low German variant of Unruh.

This is one of the German surnames that became established in Russia (including what is now Ukraine) in the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Unrau family from?

You can see how Unrau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unrau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Unrau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Unrau families living in Manitoba. This was about 51% of all the recorded Unrau's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Unrau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unrau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Unrau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Unrau. 95% of Unrau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Unrau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    95%
  • Farmers Son
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Unrau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Unrau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unrau 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Unrau. 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 135 military records available for the last name Unrau. For the veterans among your Unrau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unrau lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Unrau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Unrau in 1948 was 38, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unrau 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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