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Upshor Family History

Upshor 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: Upshur, Usher, Shor, Upson, Upshaw, Bushor, Uptmor, Bashor, Fisher

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Where is the Upshor family from?

You can see how Upshor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upshor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Upshor family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Upshor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Upshor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Upshor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upshor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Upshor. 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 military records available for the last name Upshor. For the veterans among your Upshor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upshor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Upshor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Upshor in 1978 was 83, and 88 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upshor 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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