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Upright Family History

Upright Surname Meaning

English: nickname probably denoting an honorable man from Middle English upriht ‘upright erect’ (Old English ūpriht).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Upright family from?

You can see how Upright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Upright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Upright families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Upright's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Upright families in 1891.
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What did your Upright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Upright. 100% of Upright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Upright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upright 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Upright. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Upright. For the veterans among your Upright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upright lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Upright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Upright in 1950 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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