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Ulan Family History

Ulan Surname Meaning

Polish:: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Julianus (see Julian).

Possibly also a nickname from a derivative of Old Polish ulać ‘to mold or cast’.

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


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Where is the Ulan family from?

You can see how Ulan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ulan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ulan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ulan families in 1891.
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What did your Ulan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulan. 43% of Ulan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ulan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulan were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Oil Field Worker
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 353 immigration records available for the last name Ulan. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name Ulan. For the veterans among your Ulan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ulan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ulan in 1961 was 42, and 68 in 2003.

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