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Uhlar Family History

Uhlar 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: Uhlir, Uhler, Haar, Vilar, Ungar, Ohler, Klar, Solar, Hoar, Uhr

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Where is the Uhlar family from?

You can see how Uhlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Uhlar families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Uhlar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Uhlar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uhlar. 60% of Uhlar men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Uhlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlar 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Uhlar. 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 267 military records available for the last name Uhlar. For the veterans among your Uhlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Uhlar in 1964 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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