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Unk Family History

Unk 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: Munk, Uno, Runk, Funk, Un, Bunk, Ung, Yunk, Junk, Zunk

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Where is the Unk family from?

You can see how Unk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Unk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Unk family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Unk's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Unk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unk. 60% of Unk men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unk 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Unk. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Unk. For the veterans among your Unk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Unk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Unk in 1963 was 70, and 57 in 2000.

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