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Upholster Family History

Upholster 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: Polster, Holster, Holter, Poster, Hoster, Holsten, Plooster, Holsted

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Where is the Upholster family from?

You can see how Upholster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upholster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Upholster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Upholster families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Upholster's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Upholster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upholster 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 Upholster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Upholster. 100% of Upholster 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
    100%

What Upholster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Upholster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upholster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Upholster. 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 17 military records available for the last name Upholster. For the veterans among your Upholster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upholster lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Upholster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Upholster in 1969 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Upholster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upholster 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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