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Unverferth Family History

Unverferth Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Unverfehrt or Unverfährt a nickname from Middle High German unverværet

Middle Low German unvorvēr(e)t ‘intrepid’.

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


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Where is the Unverferth family from?

You can see how Unverferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unverferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unverferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Unverferth families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Unverferth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Unverferth families in 1880.
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What did your Unverferth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unverferth. 25% of Unverferth men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Unverferth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unverferth were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Unverferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Unverferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unverferth 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Unverferth. 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 213 military records available for the last name Unverferth. For the veterans among your Unverferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unverferth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Unverferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Unverferth in 1957 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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