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Ulvin Family History

Ulvin 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, Alvin, Ulin, Elvin, Gavin, Albin, Lin, Savin, Lavin, Blain

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Where is the Ulvin family from?

You can see how Ulvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ulvin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ulvin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ulvin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ulvin ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Ulvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulvin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ulvin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ulvin. For the veterans among your Ulvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulvin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ulvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ulvin in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulvin 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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