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Upen Family History

Upen 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: Uren, Pen, Uden, Pan, Chen, Wen, Shen, Wien, Eden, Ben

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Where is the Upen family from?

You can see how Upen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Upen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Upen families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Upen's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Upen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Upen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Upen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Upen. For the veterans among your Upen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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