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Unten Family History

Unten 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: Bunten, Uren, Rutten, Osten, Hunton, Upton, Dunton, Unwin, Doten

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Where is the Unten family from?

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

What did your Unten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unten. 34% of Unten 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
    34%
  • Field Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Unten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unten 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 Unten. 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 27 military records available for the last name Unten. For the veterans among your Unten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Unten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Unten in 1968 was 80, and 30 in 2004.

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