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Uyeji Family History

Uyeji Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Uyeda, Uyeno, Ji, Wei, Yi, Rye, Saeki, Mei, Lye, Uren

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Where is the Uyeji family from?

You can see how Uyeji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uyeji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Uyeji family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uyeji's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Uyeji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uyeji surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Uyeji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uyeji 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Uyeji. 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 58 military records available for the last name Uyeji. For the veterans among your Uyeji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uyeji lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Uyeji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Uyeji in 1966 was 79, and 61 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uyeji 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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