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Uphouse Family History

Uphouse 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: House, Outhouse, Uphaus, Prouse, Sprouse, Shouse, Newhouse, Hose

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Where is the Uphouse family from?

You can see how Uphouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphouse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uphouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Uphouse families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Uphouse's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Uphouse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uphouse 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 Uphouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uphouse. 40% of Uphouse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Uphouse women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uphouse were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Repairman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Uphouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Uphouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uphouse 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Uphouse. 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 207 military records available for the last name Uphouse. For the veterans among your Uphouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphouse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Uphouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Uphouse in 1963 was 67, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uphouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uphouse 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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