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Updegraft Family History

Updegraft 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: Updegraff, Updegrove, Graft, Pieratt, Degrand, Morecraft, Pegram

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Where is the Updegraft family from?

You can see how Updegraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Updegraft family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Updegraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Updegraft families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Updegraft's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Updegraft families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Updegraft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Updegraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Updegraft 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Updegraft. 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 62 military records available for the last name Updegraft. For the veterans among your Updegraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Updegraft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Updegraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Updegraft in 1967 was 90, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Updegraft 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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