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Uphus Family History

Uphus 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: Uphaus, Prus, Paus, Upham, Upshur, Mehus, Nyhus, Uhls, Cephus, Phu

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Where is the Uphus family from?

You can see how Uphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uphus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Uphus families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Uphus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Uphus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uphus 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 Uphus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uphus. 75% of Uphus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Uphus women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Uphus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Uphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uphus 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Uphus. 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 78 military records available for the last name Uphus. For the veterans among your Uphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Uphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Uphus in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uphus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uphus 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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