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Uhlinger Family History

Uhlinger 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: Ohlinger, Ehlinger, Uplinger, Slinger, Salinger, Schlinger, Clinger

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Where is the Uhlinger family from?

You can see how Uhlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Uhlinger families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Uhlinger's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Uhlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlinger 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 Uhlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlinger. 19% of Uhlinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Uhlinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uhlinger were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Uhlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uhlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlinger 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Uhlinger. 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 429 military records available for the last name Uhlinger. For the veterans among your Uhlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Uhlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Uhlinger in 1948 was 29, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlinger 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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