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Upplegger Family History

Upplegger 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: Pledger, Pfleger, Uplinger, Pleger, Appleget, Oppliger, Ledger, Egger

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Where is the Upplegger family from?

You can see how Upplegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upplegger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Upplegger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Upplegger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Upplegger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Upplegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upplegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upplegger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Upplegger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Upplegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upplegger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Upplegger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Upplegger. For the veterans among your Upplegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upplegger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Upplegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Upplegger in 1973 was 49, and 44 in 1999.

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