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Uyer Family History

Uyer 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: Dyer, Ayer, Uber, Ufer, Guyer, Tyer, Iyer, Myer, Buyer, Oyer

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Where is the Uyer family from?

You can see how Uyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Uyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Uyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Uyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Uyer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Uyer. For the veterans among your Uyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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