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Ulseth Family History

Ulseth 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: Gulseth, Helseth, Seth, Roseth, Halseth, Huseth, Lueth, Ulsh, Sleeth

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Where is the Ulseth family from?

You can see how Ulseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Ulseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ulseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ulseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulseth 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 Ulseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulseth. 38% of Ulseth men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ulseth women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulseth were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Ulseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Ulseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulseth 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Ulseth. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ulseth. For the veterans among your Ulseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ulseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ulseth in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulseth 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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