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Uhring Family History

Uhring 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: Luhring, Uhrin, Uhrig, Uhing, Spring, Ring, Dring, Kring, Waring

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Where is the Uhring family from?

You can see how Uhring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhring family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Uhring families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Uhring's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Uhring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhring. 100% of Uhring men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Uhring women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Uhring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhring 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Uhring. 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 75 military records available for the last name Uhring. For the veterans among your Uhring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhring lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Uhring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Uhring in 1965 was 64, and 79 in 2001.

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