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Upsall Family History

Upsall Surname Meaning

From Upsall in Ormesby (NR Yorks) or Upsall in South Kilvington (NR Yorks), both of which are recorded as Uppesale in the 12th century.

The place-names derive from Old Scandinavian up ‘upper’ + salir ‘dwellings huts’.

See Upshall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Upsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upsall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Upsall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Upsall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Upsall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Upsall families in 1891.
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What did your Upsall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Upsall. 100% of Upsall men worked as a Master Builder and 85% of Upsall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 79 military records available for the last name Upsall. For the veterans among your Upsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upsall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Upsall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Upsall in 1968 was 74, and 57 in 1981.

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