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Uphoff Family History

Uphoff Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: topographic name for someone who lived on a farm or manor from Middle Low German up ‘on’ + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’; habitational name from a place so named (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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


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Where is the Uphoff family from?

You can see how Uphoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uphoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Uphoff families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uphoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Uphoff families in 1891.
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What did your Uphoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Uphoff. 100% of Uphoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Uphoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uphoff 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Uphoff. 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 938 military records available for the last name Uphoff. For the veterans among your Uphoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Uphoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Uphoff in 1954 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uphoff 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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