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Upsal Family History

Upsal 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: Opsal, Uppal, Pal, Upham, Upson, Rosal, Upshaw, Opal, Kasal, Casal

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Where is the Upsal family from?

You can see how Upsal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upsal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Upsal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Upsal families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Upsal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Upsal families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Upsal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upsal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Upsal. 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 14 military records available for the last name Upsal. For the veterans among your Upsal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upsal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Upsal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Upsal in 1970 was 64, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upsal 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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