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Upshaw Family History

Upshaw Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Upsher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shaw, Upshur, Upham, Haw, Upson, Deshaw, Isham, Openshaw, Renshaw

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Where is the Upshaw family from?

You can see how Upshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Upshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Upshaw families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Upshaw's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Upshaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upshaw 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 Upshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Upshaw. 28% of Upshaw men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Upshaw women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Upshaw were Farming and Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laundress
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Upshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upshaw 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Upshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Upshaw. For the veterans among your Upshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upshaw lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Upshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Upshaw in 1950 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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