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Upston Family History

Upston Name Meaning

see Upstone .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Upton, Upson, Easton, Alston, Burston, Ruston, Elston, Boston

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Where is the Upston family from?

You can see how Upston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Upston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Upston families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Upston's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Upston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Upston. 25% of Upston men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Upston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upston 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Upston. 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 213 military records available for the last name Upston. For the veterans among your Upston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Upston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Upston in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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