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Uhlin Family History

Uhlin 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: Ahlin, Uhlir, Juhlin, Ulin, Ohlin, Uhlik, Uhrin, Uhlig, Hain, Melin

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Where is the Uhlin family from?

You can see how Uhlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Uhlin families living in Kansas. This was about 72% of all the recorded Uhlin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Uhlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlin 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 Uhlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlin. 100% of Uhlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uhlin women worked as a Housework.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Uhlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Uhlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlin 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Uhlin. 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 140 military records available for the last name Uhlin. For the veterans among your Uhlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Uhlin in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlin 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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