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Unn Family History

Unn 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: Gunn, Nunn, Dunn, Hunn, Uno, Ann, Munn, Un, Ung, Bunn

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Where is the Unn family from?

You can see how Unn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Unn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Unn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Unn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Unn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Unn. 67% of Unn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Parlourmaid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Unn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unn 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Unn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Unn. For the veterans among your Unn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Unn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Unn in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 1985.

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