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Uhlrich Family History

Uhlrich 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: Ulrich, Ohlrich, Ullrich, Uhrich, Uhlich, Ehrich, Urich, Ulbrich

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Where is the Uhlrich family from?

You can see how Uhlrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlrich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uhlrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Uhlrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhlrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uhlrich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlrich 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 Uhlrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlrich. 46% of Uhlrich men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Uhlrich women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Uhlrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uhlrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlrich 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Uhlrich. 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 178 military records available for the last name Uhlrich. For the veterans among your Uhlrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlrich lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Uhlrich in 1944 was 23, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhlrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlrich 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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