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Ulens Family History

Ulens 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: Lenz, Lees, Uren, Leng, Glen, Sens, Ovens, Lins, Leys, Olen

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Where is the Ulens family from?

You can see how Ulens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ulens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ulens families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ulens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulens 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 111 census records available for the last name Ulens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulens 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ulens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ulens. For the veterans among your Ulens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Ulens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ulens in 1962 was 73, and 48 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulens 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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