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Uppleger Family History

Uppleger 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: Pfleger, Pleger, Appleget, Oppliger, Leger, Praeger, Plager, Pledger

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Where is the Uppleger family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uppleger. 100% of Uppleger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Uppleger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Uppleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uppleger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Uppleger. 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 86 military records available for the last name Uppleger. For the veterans among your Uppleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uppleger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Uppleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Uppleger in 1952 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uppleger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uppleger 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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