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Uhls Family History

Uhls Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Uhl with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Uhls family from?

You can see how Uhls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uhls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Uhls families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Uhls's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Uhls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Uhls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhls. 38% of Uhls men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Uhls women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Uhls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uhls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhls 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Uhls. 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 252 military records available for the last name Uhls. For the veterans among your Uhls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhls lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Uhls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Uhls in 1950 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhls

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhls 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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