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Uphan Family History

Uphan 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: Upham, Phan, Han, Pan, Shan, Mohan, Gahan, Span, Urban, Upton

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Where is the Uphan family from?

You can see how Uphan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Uphan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Uphan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Uphan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Uphan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uphan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uphan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uphan. 43% of Uphan men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Uphan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uphan were Farmer and Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Clerksalesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Uphan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uphan 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Uphan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Uphan. For the veterans among your Uphan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Uphan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Uphan in 1969 was 74, and 40 in 1979.

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