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Uptain Family History

Uptain Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Upton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Uptain family from?

You can see how Uptain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uptain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uptain families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Uptain families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Uptain's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Uptain families in 1880.
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What did your Uptain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uptain. 38% of Uptain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Uptain women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Uptain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uptain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uptain 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Uptain. 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 746 military records available for the last name Uptain. For the veterans among your Uptain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uptain lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Uptain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Uptain in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uptain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uptain 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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