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Upchirch Family History

Upchirch 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: Upchurch, Church, Chirco, Polich, Hirsch, Pilch, Clinch, Birch, Horch

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Where is the Upchirch family from?

You can see how Upchirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upchirch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Upchirch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Upchirch family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Upchirch's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Upchirch families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Upchirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upchirch 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Upchirch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Upchirch. For the veterans among your Upchirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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