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Updenkelder Family History

Updenkelder 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: Appenzeller, Odenweller, De Keyser, Pender, Dengler, Oppenlander

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Updenkelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Updenkelder 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Updenkelder. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Updenkelder. For the veterans among your Updenkelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Updenkelder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Updenkelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Updenkelder in 1971 was 93, and 96 in 1991.

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