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Uphaus Family History

Uphaus Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Uphu(e)s, a habitational name from any of various places called Uphusen.

For example, there are locations in Saxony and Lower Saxony that share this name.

The name likely indicates a connection to these regions in Germany.

Habitational names often derive from geographic locations, reflecting where a person or family originated.

As such, the name Uphu(e)s carries historical significance linked to its place of origin.

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


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Where is the Uphaus family from?

You can see how Uphaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uphaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Uphaus families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Uphaus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Uphaus families in 1911.
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What did your Uphaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uphaus. 44% of Uphaus men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Uphaus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uphaus were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Uphaus. 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 197 military records available for the last name Uphaus. For the veterans among your Uphaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uphaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Uphaus in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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