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Utah Family History

Utah 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: Upah, Tan, Shah, Tao, Star, Ruth, Ota, Guth, Ruta, Tak

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Where is the Utah family from?

You can see how Utah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Utah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Utah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Utah family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Utah's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Utah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Utah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Utah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Utah. 60% of Utah men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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What Utah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Utah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utah 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Utah. 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 126 military records available for the last name Utah. For the veterans among your Utah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utah lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Utah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Utah in 1962 was 77, and 99 in 1998.

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