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Upperman Family History

Upperman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Oppermann.

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


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Where is the Upperman family from?

You can see how Upperman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upperman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Upperman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Upperman family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Upperman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Upperman families in 1911.
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What did your Upperman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Upperman. 24% of Upperman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Upperman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Upperman were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Upperman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Upperman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upperman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Upperman. 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 962 military records available for the last name Upperman. For the veterans among your Upperman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upperman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Upperman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Upperman in 1955 was 41, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Upperman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Upperman 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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