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Uwi Family History

Uwi 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: Ji, Li, Wu, Shi, Chi, Wei, Yi, Qi, Cai, Mei

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uwi 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 Uwi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uwi. 100% of Uwi women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Uwi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uwi 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Uwi. 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 military records available for the last name Uwi. For the veterans among your Uwi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uwi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Uwi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Uwi in 1976 was 64, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uwi 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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