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Upa Family History

Upa 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: Apa, Upp, Tupa, Lupa, Pupa, Uva, Upah, Pan, Pak, Pu

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Where is the Upa family from?

You can see how Upa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Upa families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Upa's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Upa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upa ancestors do for a living?

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

What Upa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Upa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Upa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Upa. For the veterans among your Upa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Upa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Upa in 1968 was 56, and 82 in 1997.

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