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Uhalt Family History

Uhalt Name 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: Halt, Ahalt, Hale, Hatt, Hart, Hall, Haut, Holt, Haft, Chalk

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Where is the Uhalt family from?

You can see how Uhalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhalt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Uhalt families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Uhalt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Uhalt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhalt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Blacksmith
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Uhalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhalt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Uhalt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Uhalt. For the veterans among your Uhalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhalt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Uhalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Uhalt in 1968 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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