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Upah Family History

Upah Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Upah family from?

You can see how Upah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Upah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Upah family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Upah's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Upah families in 1891.
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What did your Upah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Upah. 64% of Upah men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Yard Man
    11%

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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Upah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upah 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Upah. 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 104 military records available for the last name Upah. For the veterans among your Upah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upah lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Upah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Upah in 1957 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upah 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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