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Uhey Family History

Uhey 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: Hey, Urey, Uher, Shey, Hay, He, Rey, Usher, Chew, Chen

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Where is the Uhey family from?

You can see how Uhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Uhey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Uhey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Uhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Uhey. 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 88 military records available for the last name Uhey. For the veterans among your Uhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Uhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Uhey in 1969 was 61, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhey 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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