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Upkins Family History

Upkins 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: Hopkins, Pins, Prins, Burkins, Adkins, Judkins, Alkins, Hipkins

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Where is the Upkins family from?

You can see how Upkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Upkins families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Upkins's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Upkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upkins 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 Upkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Upkins. 100% of Upkins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Upkins women worked as a Cook.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Upkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Upkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upkins 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Upkins. 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 39 military records available for the last name Upkins. For the veterans among your Upkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upkins lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Upkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Upkins in 1956 was 47, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upkins 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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