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Ulf Family History

Ulf 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: Alf, Ulm, Wulf, Nulf, Lu, Li, Mule, Wolf, Puls, Rolf

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Where is the Ulf family from?

You can see how Ulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ulf families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ulf's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ulf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulf 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 Ulf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulf. 100% of Ulf men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ulf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Ulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulf 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ulf. 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 152 military records available for the last name Ulf. For the veterans among your Ulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ulf in 1970 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulf 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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