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Usilton Family History

Usilton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Uselton.

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


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Where is the Usilton family from?

You can see how Usilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usilton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Usilton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Usilton families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Usilton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Usilton families in 1840.
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What did your Usilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Usilton. 36% of Usilton men worked as a Farm Laborer and 37% of Usilton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Usilton were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    36%
  • Reporter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Usilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usilton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Usilton. 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 247 military records available for the last name Usilton. For the veterans among your Usilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usilton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Usilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Usilton in 1963 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usilton 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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