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Uhlen Family History

Uhlen 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: Uhles, Uhler, Ehlen, Uhle, Allen, Nolen, Chen, Shen, Mullen, Uren

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Where is the Uhlen family from?

You can see how Uhlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Uhlen family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhlen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Uhlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlen 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 Uhlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlen. 100% of Uhlen men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Uhlen women worked as a 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

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Uhlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Uhlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlen 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Uhlen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Uhlen. For the veterans among your Uhlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Uhlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Uhlen in 1963 was 89, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlen 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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