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Uhla Family History

Uhla 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, Uhls, Uhle, Hua, Sala, Ha, Ahl, Vila, Kuhl, Mula

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Where is the Uhla family from?

You can see how Uhla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Uhla families living in Louisiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Uhla's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Uhla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Uhla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhla 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Uhla. 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 39 military records available for the last name Uhla. For the veterans among your Uhla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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