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Upsahl Family History

Upsahl 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: Opsahl, Pfahl, Opdahl, Opsal, Urdahl, Pahl, Prahl, Uppal, Sahl, Upah

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Where is the Upsahl family from?

You can see how Upsahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upsahl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Upsahl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Upsahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Upsahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upsahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upsahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Upsahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upsahl 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Upsahl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Upsahl. For the veterans among your Upsahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upsahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Upsahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Upsahl in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 1981.

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