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Uptegrove Name Meaning

Variant of Updegraff a surname of ultimately Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Upthegrove, Updegrove, Grove, Colegrove, Updegraff, Palsgrove

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Where is the Uptegrove family from?

You can see how Uptegrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uptegrove family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uptegrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Uptegrove families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Uptegrove's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Uptegrove families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uptegrove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uptegrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uptegrove. 38% of Uptegrove men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Uptegrove women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uptegrove were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Uptegrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uptegrove 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Uptegrove. 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 356 military records available for the last name Uptegrove. For the veterans among your Uptegrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uptegrove lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Uptegrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Uptegrove in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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