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Upsham Family History

Upsham 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: Upham, Upshaw, Sham, Basham, Isham, Upshur, Esham, Washam, Pham

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Where is the Upsham family from?

You can see how Upsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upsham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Upsham families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Upsham families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Upsham's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Upsham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Upsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upsham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Upsham. 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 29 military records available for the last name Upsham. For the veterans among your Upsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upsham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upsham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Upsham

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