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Uehren Family History

Uehren 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: Zehren, Ehren, Uren, Herren, Buehrer, Wehrer, Kehrer, Behrens, Behlen

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Where is the Uehren family from?

You can see how Uehren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uehren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uehren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Uehren families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Uehren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uehren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uehren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uehren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Uehren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uehren 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Uehren. 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 18 military records available for the last name Uehren. For the veterans among your Uehren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uehren lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Uehren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Uehren in 1971 was 76, and 97 in 2002.

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