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Ulph Family History

Ulph Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Ulf (Old Scandinavian Úlfr ‘wolf’). Compare Wolf.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ulph family from?

You can see how Ulph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulph family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Ulph families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Ulph families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ulph's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ulph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulph 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 Ulph ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ulph. 43% of Ulph men worked as a Painter and 83% of Ulph women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulph were Foreman Compositor and Clerk Home Stores.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    43%
  • Cowman
    29%
  • Foreman Compositor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Clerk Home Stores
    4%

What Ulph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ulph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulph 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Ulph. 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 254 military records available for the last name Ulph. For the veterans among your Ulph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulph lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ulph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ulph in 1969 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulph 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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