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Upjohn Family History

Upjohn Surname Meaning

from Welsh ap John ‘son of John’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Upjohn family from?

You can see how Upjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upjohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Upjohn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Upjohn families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Upjohn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Upjohn families in 1891.
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What did your Upjohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Upjohn. 50% of Upjohn men worked as a Laundry Hand and 78% of Upjohn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Upjohn were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Hand
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Upjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upjohn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Upjohn. 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 655 military records available for the last name Upjohn. For the veterans among your Upjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upjohn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Upjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Upjohn in 1956 was 55, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upjohn 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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