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Unroe Family History

Unroe Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Unruh.

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


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Where is the Unroe family from?

You can see how Unroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unroe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Unroe families living in Virginia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Unroe's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Unroe families in 1880.
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What did your Unroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unroe. 30% of Unroe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Unroe women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unroe were New Worker and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Unroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unroe 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Unroe. 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 386 military records available for the last name Unroe. For the veterans among your Unroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unroe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Unroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Unroe in 1967 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unroe 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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