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Uhley Family History

Uhley 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: Utley, Uhles, Uhler, Uhle, Gulley, Paley, Hey, Murley, Ley, Turley

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Where is the Uhley family from?

You can see how Uhley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Uhley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Uhley family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Uhley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhley 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 Uhley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhley. 72% of Uhley men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Uhley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uhley were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Uhley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Uhley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhley 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Uhley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Uhley. For the veterans among your Uhley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Uhley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Uhley in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhley 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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