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Upshall Family History

Upshall Name Meaning

of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Upsall due to early migration from Yorks but more probably from an unidentified place in S England.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Voshall, Upshaw, Shall, Gutshall, Cutshall, Marshall, Hall, Rishell

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Where is the Upshall family from?

You can see how Upshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upshall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Upshall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 42 Upshall families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Upshall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Upshall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upshall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Upshall. 80% of Upshall men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Upshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upshall 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Upshall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 335 military records available for the last name Upshall. For the veterans among your Upshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upshall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Upshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Upshall in 1973 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

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