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Uster Family History

Uster 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: Oster, Usher, Kuster, Muster, Huster, Ester, Aster, Usner, Buster

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Where is the Uster family from?

You can see how Uster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Uster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Uster families living in Dorset. This was about 19% of all the recorded Uster's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Uster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uster 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 Uster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Uster. 100% of Uster 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%

What Uster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uster 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Uster. 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 871 military records available for the last name Uster. For the veterans among your Uster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Uster in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uster 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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