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Uppinghouse Family History

Uppinghouse 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: Garlinghouse, Laughinghouse, Boultinghouse, Brickhouse, Greenhouse

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Where is the Uppinghouse family from?

You can see how Uppinghouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uppinghouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uppinghouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Uppinghouse families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Uppinghouse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uppinghouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uppinghouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uppinghouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uppinghouse. 56% of Uppinghouse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uppinghouse women worked as an 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Uppinghouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Uppinghouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uppinghouse 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Uppinghouse. 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 115 military records available for the last name Uppinghouse. For the veterans among your Uppinghouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uppinghouse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uppinghouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Uppinghouse in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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