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Uncapher Family History

Uncapher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ungefehr; see Unkefer.

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


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Where is the Uncapher family from?

You can see how Uncapher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uncapher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uncapher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Uncapher families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Uncapher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Uncapher families in 1840.
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What did your Uncapher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uncapher. 32% of Uncapher men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Uncapher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uncapher were Plumber 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Uncapher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Uncapher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uncapher 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Uncapher. 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 474 military records available for the last name Uncapher. For the veterans among your Uncapher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uncapher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Uncapher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Uncapher in 1956 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

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