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Upwood Family History

Upwood Surname Meaning

from Upwood (Hunts) which is recorded as Upwude in 125 The place-name derives from Old English upp ‘upper’ + wudu ‘wood’.

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


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You can see how Upwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Upwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Upwood families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Upwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Upwood families in 1891.
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What did your Upwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Upwood. 100% of Upwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Upwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upwood 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Upwood. 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 26 military records available for the last name Upwood. For the veterans among your Upwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upwood lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Upwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Upwood in 1974 was 76, and 89 in 1994.

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