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Ulves Family History

Ulves 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: Ulven, Alves, Lees, Pulver, Culver, Naves, Ulmer, Lies, Ives, Neves

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Where is the Ulves family from?

You can see how Ulves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ulves family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ulves's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ulves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ulves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulves 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ulves. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ulves. For the veterans among your Ulves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulves lifespan?

Average Ulves life expectancy in 1995 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulves 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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