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Updergraff Family History

Updergraff 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: Updegraff, De Graff, De Graaf, De Groff, Pendergraft, Updegrove

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Where is the Updergraff family from?

You can see how Updergraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Updergraff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Updergraff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Updergraff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Updergraff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Updergraff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Updergraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Updergraff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Updergraff. 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 48 military records available for the last name Updergraff. For the veterans among your Updergraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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