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Uveness Family History

Uveness 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: Veness, Urness, Uveges, Caveness, Ness, Furness, Ovens, Harness

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uveness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Uveness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uveness. 100% of Uveness men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Uveness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uveness 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 Uveness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Uveness. For the veterans among your Uveness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uveness lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Uveness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Uveness in 1976 was 92, and 72 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uveness 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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