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Uphom Family History

Uphom 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: Upham, Upton, Upson, Uphold, Uphoff, Hom, Thom, Pho, Prom, Eshom

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Where is the Uphom family from?

You can see how Uphom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Uphom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Uphom families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uphom's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Uphom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Uphom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uphom 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Uphom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Uphom. For the veterans among your Uphom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphom lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uphom 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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