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Uplinger Family History

Uplinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Üplingen in Saxony-Anhalt.

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


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Where is the Uplinger family from?

You can see how Uplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uplinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uplinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Uplinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Uplinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uplinger families in 1840.
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What did your Uplinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uplinger. 50% of Uplinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Uplinger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uplinger were Truck Driver and Supervisor.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Supervisor
    17%

What Uplinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Uplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uplinger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Uplinger. 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 578 military records available for the last name Uplinger. For the veterans among your Uplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uplinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Uplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Uplinger in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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