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Uzel Family History

Uzel 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: Kuzel, Ubel, Kiel, Peel, Uren, Kusel, Abel, Hazel, Noel, Rubel

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Where is the Uzel family from?

You can see how Uzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uzel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Uzel family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Uzel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Uzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Uzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uzel. 60% of Uzel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Uzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uzel were Farmer and Packer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Uzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Uzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uzel 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Uzel. 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 153 military records available for the last name Uzel. For the veterans among your Uzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Uzel in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uzel 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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