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Uhlenberg Family History

Uhlenberg 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: Ellenberg, Kohlenberg, Ehrenberg, Falkenberg, Guttenberg, Heiberg

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Where is the Uhlenberg family from?

You can see how Uhlenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Uhlenberg families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Uhlenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Uhlenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlenberg 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 Uhlenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlenberg. 43% of Uhlenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Uhlenberg 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Uhlenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Uhlenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlenberg 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Uhlenberg. 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 212 military records available for the last name Uhlenberg. For the veterans among your Uhlenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Uhlenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Uhlenberg in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlenberg 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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