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Ulferts Family History

Ulferts Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Ulfrid from odal ‘inherited property’ + frid ‘peace’.

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


Similar surnames: Alberts, Elfers, Ulmer, Elbers, Albers, Elbert, Wilfert, Elpers

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Where is the Ulferts family from?

You can see how Ulferts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulferts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulferts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ulferts family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulferts's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ulferts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulferts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ulferts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulferts. 71% of Ulferts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ulferts women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Ulferts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulferts 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Ulferts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Ulferts. For the veterans among your Ulferts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulferts lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ulferts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ulferts in 1962 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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