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Uka Family History

Uka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Luka, Kuka, Oka, Uva, Ku, Ko, Ma, Hua, Duke, Kan

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Where is the Uka family from?

You can see how Uka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Uka families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Uka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Uka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uka 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Uka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Uka. For the veterans among your Uka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Uka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Uka in 1962 was 72, and 35 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uka 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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