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Uker Family History

Uker 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: Ker, Luker, Auker, Uber, Ufer, Aker, Duker, Kuker, Buker, Uher

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Where is the Uker family from?

You can see how Uker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Uker family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Uker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Uker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uker 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 Uker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uker. 27% of Uker men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Uker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Uker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uker 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Uker. 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 163 military records available for the last name Uker. For the veterans among your Uker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Uker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Uker in 1960 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uker 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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