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Uhlenburg Family History

Uhlenburg 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: Ellenburg, Muilenburg, Oldenburg, Ellenberg, Essenburg, Dillenburg

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Where is the Uhlenburg family from?

You can see how Uhlenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Uhlenburg family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Uhlenburg's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Uhlenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhlenburg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Uhlenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlenburg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Uhlenburg. 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 39 military records available for the last name Uhlenburg. For the veterans among your Uhlenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlenburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Uhlenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Uhlenburg in 1970 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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