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Uelman Family History

Uelman Surname 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: Selman, Kelman, Elman, Ulman, Belman, Helman, Felman, Uselman, Melman

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Where is the Uelman family from?

You can see how Uelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Uelman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Uelman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Uelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uelman 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 Uelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Uelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uelman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Uelman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Uelman. For the veterans among your Uelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Uelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Uelman in 1966 was 73, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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