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Updegrove Family History

Updegrove Surname Meaning

Variant of Updegraff a surname of ultimately Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Updegrove family from?

You can see how Updegrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Updegrove family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Updegrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Updegrove families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Updegrove's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Updegrove families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Updegrove 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 Updegrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Updegrove. 33% of Updegrove men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Updegrove women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Updegrove were Labor 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
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Updegrove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Updegrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Updegrove 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Updegrove. 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 788 military records available for the last name Updegrove. For the veterans among your Updegrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Updegrove lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Updegrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Updegrove in 1953 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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