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Uzelac Family History

Uzelac Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian: nickname or status name from a derivative of uzeti ‘to take (away)’ denoting a man whom his wife had taken by marriage into her household.

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


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Where is the Uzelac family from?

You can see how Uzelac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uzelac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Uzelac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Uzelac families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Uzelac's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Uzelac families in 1920.
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What did your Uzelac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uzelac. 40% of Uzelac men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Uzelac women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uzelac were Carpenter and Carhier.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Carhier
    23%

What Uzelac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uzelac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uzelac 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 Uzelac. 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 570 military records available for the last name Uzelac. For the veterans among your Uzelac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uzelac lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Uzelac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Uzelac in 1955 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uzelac 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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