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Upland Family History

Upland 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: Ulland, Ueland, Opland, Umland, Unland, Uhland, Apland, Plank, Boland

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Where is the Upland family from?

You can see how Upland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Upland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Upland family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Upland's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Upland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Upland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upland 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Upland. 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 18 military records available for the last name Upland. For the veterans among your Upland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upland lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Upland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Upland in 1979 was 28, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Upland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upland 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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