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Uhlis Family History

Uhlis 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: Uhlir, Uhles, Uhls, Uhlik, Uhlig, Melis, Lis, Solis, Allis, Bullis

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Where is the Uhlis family from?

You can see how Uhlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Uhlis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uhlis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Uhlis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Uhlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Uhlis. 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 58 military records available for the last name Uhlis. For the veterans among your Uhlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Uhlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Uhlis in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlis 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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