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Uppa Family History

Uppa 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: Upp, Uppal, Suppa, Papa, Apa, Gupta, Apps, Guppy, Lipa, Huppe

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Where is the Uppa family from?

You can see how Uppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uppa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Uppa families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Uppa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Uppa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uppa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Uppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uppa 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Uppa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Uppa. For the veterans among your Uppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uppa lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Uppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Uppa in 1980 was 94, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uppa 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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