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Upshus Family History

Upshus 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, Upshaw, Uphaus, Usher, Joshua, Rasmus, Shu, Prus, Jesus

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Where is the Upshus family from?

You can see how Upshus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upshus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Upshus families living in Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Upshus's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Upshus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Upshus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upshus 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 Upshus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Upshus. For the veterans among your Upshus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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