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Uter Family History

Uter 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: Uber, Ufer, Buter, Luter, Kuter, Muter, Ater, Suter, Huter, Tuter

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Where is the Uter family from?

You can see how Uter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Uter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Uter family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uter's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Uter families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uter 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 Uter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uter. 25% of Uter men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Uter women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Uter family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Uter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Uter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Uter in 1952 was 44, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uter 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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