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Upsher Family History

Upsher Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Upshire in Waltham Holy Cross (Essex) which derives from Old English upp ‘upper’ + scīr ‘district’.

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


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Where is the Upsher family from?

You can see how Upsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Upsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Upsher families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Upsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Upsher families in 1891.
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What did your Upsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Upsher. 100% of Upsher men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Upsher 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Laundress Packer
    6%

What Upsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Upsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upsher 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Upsher. 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 239 military records available for the last name Upsher. For the veterans among your Upsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upsher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Upsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Upsher in 1962 was 40, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upsher 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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