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Upthegrove Family History

Upthegrove Name Meaning

Variant of Updegraff a surname of ultimately Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Uptegrove, Updegrove, Grove, Colegrove, Polsgrove, Palsgrove

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Where is the Upthegrove family from?

You can see how Upthegrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upthegrove family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Upthegrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Upthegrove families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Upthegrove's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Upthegrove families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upthegrove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upthegrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Upthegrove. 50% of Upthegrove men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Upthegrove women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Upthegrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upthegrove 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Upthegrove. 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 582 military records available for the last name Upthegrove. For the veterans among your Upthegrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upthegrove lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Upthegrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Upthegrove in 1960 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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