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Uiga Family History

Uiga 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: Higa, Biga, Miga, Riga, Ida, Xia, Vila, Mira, Ungar, Iida

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Uiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uiga 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Uiga. 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 1 military records available for the last name Uiga. For the veterans among your Uiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uiga lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Uiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Uiga in 1972 was 83, and 86 in 1981.

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