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Ulreich Family History

Ulreich 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: Ulrich, Reich, Gleich, Streich, Urich, Ulbrich, Bleich, Ullrich

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Where is the Ulreich family from?

You can see how Ulreich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulreich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ulreich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ulreich families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ulreich's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Ulreich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulreich 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 Ulreich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and House Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulreich. 28% of Ulreich men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Ulreich women worked as a House Cleaner.

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Cleaner
    100%

What Ulreich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Ulreich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulreich 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Ulreich. 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 193 military records available for the last name Ulreich. For the veterans among your Ulreich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulreich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ulreich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ulreich in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulreich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulreich 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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