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Uptergrove Family History

Uptergrove 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: Uptegrove, Upthegrove, Updegrove, Colegrove, Lovegrove, Hairgrove

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Where is the Uptergrove family from?

You can see how Uptergrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uptergrove family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uptergrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Uptergrove families living in Kentucky. This was about 32% of all the recorded Uptergrove's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Uptergrove families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uptergrove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uptergrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uptergrove. 58% of Uptergrove 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
    58%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Uptergrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uptergrove 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 Uptergrove. 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 70 military records available for the last name Uptergrove. For the veterans among your Uptergrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uptergrove lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Uptergrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Uptergrove in 1965 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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