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Uelmen Family History

Uelmen 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: Ulmen, Elmer, Ellen, Helmer, Selman, Kelman, Elsen, Ulmer, Elman

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Where is the Uelmen family from?

You can see how Uelmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uelmen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uelmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Uelmen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Uelmen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Uelmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uelmen 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 Uelmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uelmen. 43% of Uelmen men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Tree Suryeon
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Uelmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Uelmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uelmen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Uelmen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Uelmen. For the veterans among your Uelmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uelmen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Uelmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Uelmen in 1966 was 53, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uelmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uelmen 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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