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Unter Family History

Unter 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: Unger, Munter, Gunter, Hunter, Unser, Enter, Utter, Cater, Peter

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Where is the Unter family from?

You can see how Unter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Unter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Unter family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Unter's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Unter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Unter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unter. 100% of Unter 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unter 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Unter. 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 150,000 military records available for the last name Unter. For the veterans among your Unter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Unter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Unter in 1962 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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