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Undseth Family History

Undseth 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: Lindseth, Helseth, Seth, Nesseth, Roseth, Borseth, Neth, Halseth

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Where is the Undseth family from?

You can see how Undseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Undseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Undseth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Undseth families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Undseth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Undseth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Undseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Undseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Undseth. 50% of Undseth men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Undseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Undseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Undseth 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Undseth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Undseth. For the veterans among your Undseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Undseth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Undseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Undseth in 1969 was 74, and 27 in 2004.

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