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Upley Family History

Upley 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: Apley, Utley, Rupley, Epley, Gulley, Paley, Murley, Ley, Turley

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Where is the Upley family from?

You can see how Upley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Upley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Upley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Upley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Upley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upley 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 99 census records available for the last name Upley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Upley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Upley. For the veterans among your Upley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Upley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Upley in 1967 was 83, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upley 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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