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Uer Family History

Uer Surname 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: Ker, Duer, Uhr, Uber, Ufer, Buer, Luer, Auer, Suer, Her

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Where is the Uer family from?

You can see how Uer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uer family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Uer families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Uer family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Uer's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Uer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Uer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Uer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Uer. For the veterans among your Uer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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