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Upston Family History

Upston Surname Meaning

see Upstone.

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


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Where is the Upston family from?

You can see how Upston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Upston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Upston families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Upston's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Upston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upston 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 Upston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Upston. 100% of Upston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Upston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upston 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Upston. 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 213 military records available for the last name Upston. For the veterans among your Upston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Upston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Upston in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upston 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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