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Uhlir Family History

Uhlir Surname Meaning

Czech (Uhlíř): occupational name for a coal merchant or at an earlier date a charcoal burner from an agent derivative of uhlí ‘coal charcoal’.

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


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Where is the Uhlir family from?

You can see how Uhlir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Uhlir families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhlir's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uhlir families in 1880.
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What did your Uhlir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlir. 36% of Uhlir men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Uhlir women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uhlir were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Uhlir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uhlir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlir 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Uhlir. 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 415 military records available for the last name Uhlir. For the veterans among your Uhlir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlir lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Uhlir in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlir 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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