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Ulva Family History

Ulva 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: Alva, Uva, Oliva, Mula, Sliva, Cava, Alba, Bula, Kula, Leva

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Where is the Ulva family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulva 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 Ulva ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Ulva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ulva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulva 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ulva. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ulva. For the veterans among your Ulva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Ulva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ulva in 1967 was 87, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulva 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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