Uhr Family History

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Uhr Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Uhrich, a variant of Ulrich. German: from Middle High German ur ‘aurochs’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble a bison. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a watch- or clock maker, from German Uhr ‘watch’, ‘clock’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Uhl, Ahr, Ohr, Ahl, Fuhr, Muhr, Mohr, Bahr, Mar, Kuhr

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Uhr Family Origin

Where is the Uhr family from?

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You can see how Uhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhr families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Uhr families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Uhr's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uhr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Uhr Family Occupations

What did your Uhr ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Uhr family was Retail Grocer. Farmer, Gardener and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Uhr. The most common Uhr occupation in the USA was Farmer. 62% of Uhr's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    62%

  • Gardener

    8%

  • Laborer

    8%

  • Retail Grocer

    8%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Uhr ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Uhr Historical Records

What Uhr family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Uhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 924 immigration records available for the last name Uhr. 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 Card

There are 45,000 military records available for the last name Uhr. For the veterans among your Uhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Uhr Life Expectancy

What is the average Uhr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Uhr in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhr 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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