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Upwright Family History

Upwright 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: Upright, Wright, Mcwright, Epright, Rupright, Enwright, Bright

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Where is the Upwright family from?

You can see how Upwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upwright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Upwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Upwright family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Upwright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Upwright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upwright 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 171 census records available for the last name Upwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upwright 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Upwright. 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 36 military records available for the last name Upwright. For the veterans among your Upwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upwright lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Upwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Upwright in 1978 was 89, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upwright 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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