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Ua Family History

Ua Name 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: Ma, Hua, Ba, Ha, Na, Sa, Rua, Dua, Lua, Bua

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Where is the Ua family from?

You can see how Ua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ua family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ua families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Ua families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ua's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ua families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ua ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ua ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ua 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Ua. 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 177 military records available for the last name Ua. For the veterans among your Ua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ua lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ua in 1969 was 35, and 73 in 2003.

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