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Ute Family History

Ute 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: Ure, Ude, Uthe, Lute, Gute, Utz, Te, Bute, Nute, Utke

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Where is the Ute family from?

You can see how Ute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ute family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ute family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ute's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ute families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ute. 34% of Ute men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ute 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ute. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Ute. For the veterans among your Ute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ute lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ute in 1958 was 52, and 61 in 2003.

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