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Updegrave Family History

Updegrave 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: Updegrove, Updegraff, Uptegrove, Upthegrove, De Grave, Grave

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Where is the Updegrave family from?

You can see how Updegrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Updegrave family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Updegrave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Updegrave families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Updegrave's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Updegrave families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Updegrave 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 Updegrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Updegrave. 32% of Updegrave men worked as a Miner and 100% of Updegrave women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Miner
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Updegrave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Updegrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Updegrave 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Updegrave. 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 296 military records available for the last name Updegrave. For the veterans among your Updegrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Updegrave lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Updegrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Updegrave in 1956 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Updegrave 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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