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Uhe Family History

Uhe 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: He, Che, Uhr, Ure, Duhe, Uhl, Ruhe, Ude, Uthe, Uhde

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Where is the Uhe family from?

You can see how Uhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Uhe families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Uhe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uhe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhe. 28% of Uhe men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Uhe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uhe were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Uhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhe 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Uhe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Uhe. For the veterans among your Uhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Uhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Uhe in 1960 was 66, and 52 in 2004.

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