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Uphold Family History

Uphold Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a shortened form of Upholder an occupational name for someone who dealt in secondhand clothes and other articles.

Middle English upoldere.

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


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Where is the Uphold family from?

You can see how Uphold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uphold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Uphold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Uphold families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Uphold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Uphold families in 1891.
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What did your Uphold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uphold. 47% of Uphold men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Uphold women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uphold were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uphold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uphold 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Uphold. 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 595 military records available for the last name Uphold. For the veterans among your Uphold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uphold lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Uphold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Uphold in 1945 was 39, and 56 in 2004.

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