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Uselton Family History

Uselton Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Osselton a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably in northeastern England where this name is most common.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Helton, Elton, Seaton, Yelton, Pelton, Felton, Belton, Sefton, Neldon

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Where is the Uselton family from?

You can see how Uselton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uselton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uselton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Uselton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Uselton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Uselton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uselton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uselton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uselton. 33% of Uselton men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Uselton women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uselton were Salesman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Uselton. 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 798 military records available for the last name Uselton. For the veterans among your Uselton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uselton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Uselton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Uselton in 1957 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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