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Uther Family History

Uther 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: Usher, Ruther, Luther, Uthe, Uher, Utter, Suther, Huther, Thor

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Where is the Uther family from?

You can see how Uther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Uther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Uther family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Uther's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uther families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uther. 100% of Uther men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Uther women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uther 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Uther. 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 642 military records available for the last name Uther. For the veterans among your Uther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uther lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Uther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Uther in 1969 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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