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Ughes Family History

Ughes 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: Hughes, Usher, Agnes, Goes, Uhles, Uthe, Gies, Uhls, Hughen, Uher

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Where is the Ughes family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ughes. 100% of Ughes 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Ughes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ughes 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ughes. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ughes. For the veterans among your Ughes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ughes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Ughes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ughes in 1965 was 67, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ughes 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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