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Ulson Family History

Ulson 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: Elson, Upson, Bulson, Julson, Olson, Son, Lyon, Alton, Olsen, Alston

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Where is the Ulson family from?

You can see how Ulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Ulson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ulson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulson 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 Ulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulson. 100% of Ulson 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 Ulson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Ulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulson 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ulson. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ulson. For the veterans among your Ulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Ulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ulson in 1972 was 60, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulson 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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