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Upell Family History

Upell 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: Pell, Dupell, Spell, Udell, Bell, Peel, Fell, Hell, Pelle, Peil

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Where is the Upell family from?

You can see how Upell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Upell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Upell family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Upell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Upell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upell 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 Upell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Upell. 72% of Upell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Upell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Upell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Upell. 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 55 military records available for the last name Upell. For the veterans among your Upell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Upell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Upell in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upell 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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