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Upington Family History

Upington 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: Ovington, Ludington, Kington, Edington, Byington, Curington, Arington

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Where is the Upington family from?

You can see how Upington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Upington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Upington families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Upington's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Upington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Upington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upington 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Upington. 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 32 military records available for the last name Upington. For the veterans among your Upington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Upington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Upington in 1966 was 73, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upington 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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