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Upe Family History

Upe 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: Ure, Upp, Rupe, Ude, Hupe, He, Mule, Pu, Rye, Dube

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Where is the Upe family from?

You can see how Upe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upe family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Upe families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Upe's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Upe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Upe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Upe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Upe. For the veterans among your Upe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upe lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Upe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Upe in 1980 was 81, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upe 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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