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Upshire Family History

Upshire Surname Meaning

see Upsher.

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


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Where is the Upshire family from?

You can see how Upshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upshire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Upshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Upshire families living in Mississippi. This was about 28% of all the recorded Upshire's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Upshire families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Upshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upshire 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 Upshire. 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 63 military records available for the last name Upshire. For the veterans among your Upshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upshire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Upshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Upshire in 1966 was 48, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upshire 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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