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Uhland Family History

Uhland Surname Meaning

South German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements odal ‘inherited property’ + nand ‘daring bold’.

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


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Where is the Uhland family from?

You can see how Uhland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Uhland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Uhland families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Uhland families in 1891.
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What did your Uhland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhland. 56% of Uhland men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Uhland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uhland were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Trained Nurse
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Uhland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uhland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhland 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Uhland. 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 336 military records available for the last name Uhland. For the veterans among your Uhland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uhland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Uhland in 1962 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhland 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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