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Uhll Family History

Uhll 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: Uhl, Uhls, Uhle, Gill, Bell, Gall, Wall, Mill, Hill, Ball

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Where is the Uhll family from?

You can see how Uhll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhll family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Uhll families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Uhll's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uhll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhll. 34% of Uhll men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Uhll women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Engineer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Uhll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhll 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Uhll. 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 99 military records available for the last name Uhll. For the veterans among your Uhll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhll lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Uhll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Uhll in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

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