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Underfer Family History

Underfer Name 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: Underberg, Alderfer, Unkefer, Anderer, Ungerer, Sanderfer, Dermer

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Where is the Underfer family from?

You can see how Underfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Underfer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Underfer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Underfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Underfer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Underfer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Underfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underfer 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 Underfer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Underfer. For the veterans among your Underfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underfer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Underfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Underfer in 1983 was 72, and 61 in 1999.

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