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Uhles Family History

Uhles Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): topographic name from Middle Low German ulla (from Latin olla ‘earthen pot’) + hūs ‘house’.

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


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Where is the Uhles family from?

You can see how Uhles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uhles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Uhles family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhles's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Uhles families in 1911.
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What did your Uhles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uhles. 34% of Uhles 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uhles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhles 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Uhles. 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 367 military records available for the last name Uhles. For the veterans among your Uhles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhles lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Uhles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Uhles in 1942 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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