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Underhay Family History

Underhay Surname Meaning

from Underhays in Ideford (Devon). The place-name means ‘beneath the enclosure’ from Old English under + (ge)hæg ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Underhay family from?

You can see how Underhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underhay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Underhay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Underhay families living in Devon. This was about 52% of all the recorded Underhay's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Underhay families in 1891.
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What did your Underhay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Underhay. 38% of Underhay men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Underhay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Underhay were Bank Clerk and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    38%
  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Underhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underhay 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Underhay. 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 202 military records available for the last name Underhay. For the veterans among your Underhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underhay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Underhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Underhay in 1962 was 81, and 100 in 2002.

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