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Uhal Family History

Uhal 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: Uhl, Thal, Han, Hay, Ham, Chae, Hale, Shan, Gal, Beal

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Where is the Uhal family from?

You can see how Uhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Uhal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uhal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uhal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhal 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 Uhal ancestors do for a living?

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

What Uhal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Uhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhal 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Uhal. 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 Uhal. For the veterans among your Uhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Uhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Uhal in 1972 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhal 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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