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Uyl Family History

Uyl 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: Ubl, Uhl, Byl, Uy, Yu, Yi, Rye, Gal, Sol, Kil

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Where is the Uyl family from?

You can see how Uyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uyl family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Uyl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Uyl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Uyl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uyl 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 Uyl ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Uyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Uyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uyl 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Uyl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Uyl. For the veterans among your Uyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uyl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Uyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Uyl in 1973 was 69, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uyl 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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