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Uhry Family History

Uhry 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: Ury, Uhr, Urry, Usry, Hay, Bury, Hey, Dery, Dury, Jury

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Where is the Uhry family from?

You can see how Uhry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Uhry families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uhry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uhry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhry 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 Uhry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sticker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhry. 100% of Uhry men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Uhry women worked as a Sticker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sticker
    100%

What Uhry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Uhry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhry 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Uhry. 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 55 military records available for the last name Uhry. For the veterans among your Uhry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Uhry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Uhry in 1955 was 51, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhry 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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