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Uplegger Family History

Uplegger 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: Pledger, Uplinger, Pleger, Ledger, Egger, Pegler, Leger, Plenge

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Where is the Uplegger family from?

You can see how Uplegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uplegger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uplegger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Uplegger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Uplegger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Uplegger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uplegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uplegger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Uplegger. 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 73 military records available for the last name Uplegger. For the veterans among your Uplegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uplegger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Uplegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Uplegger in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uplegger 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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