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Uhlig Family History

Uhlig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ulrich.

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


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Where is the Uhlig family from?

You can see how Uhlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Uhlig family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhlig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Uhlig families in 1891.
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What did your Uhlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlig. 15% of Uhlig men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Uhlig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uhlig were Knitter 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
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Knitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Uhlig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Uhlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlig 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Uhlig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Uhlig. For the veterans among your Uhlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Uhlig in 1957 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhlig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlig 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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