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Uzell Family History

Uzell 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: Ezell, Uzzell, Zell, Udell, Bell, Fell, Hell, Knell, Sell, Tell

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Where is the Uzell family from?

You can see how Uzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Uzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Uzell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uzell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Uzell families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uzell 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 Uzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uzell. 100% of Uzell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uzell women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Uzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Uzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uzell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Uzell. 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 86 military records available for the last name Uzell. For the veterans among your Uzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uzell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Uzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Uzell in 1967 was 73, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uzell 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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