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Utsey Family History

Utsey Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Jutze Jütze (see Youtsey).

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


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Where is the Utsey family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Utsey. 32% of Utsey men worked as a Laborer and 41% of Utsey women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Utsey were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Utsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utsey 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Utsey. 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 562 military records available for the last name Utsey. For the veterans among your Utsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utsey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Utsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Utsey in 1944 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Utsey 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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