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Origins of the Upson surname

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About the Upsons

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Where do most Upsons live?

In 1921, most Upsons lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Upsons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,390 records for the Upson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Upsons most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Upson Or Epson Or Ebsons

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What are the most common Upson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Upsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Upsons in 1921
Dressmaker

29

Domestic Servant

21

Laundress

18

General Servant Domestic

17

Charwoman

16

Common Male occupations for Upsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

64

Farm Labourer

46

Bricklayer

45

General Labourer

30

Harness Maker

22

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