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Ulfig Family History

Ulfig 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: Flaig, Kulig, Pullig, Altig, Illig, Ulin, Alig, Fleig, Utzig, Uhrig

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Where is the Ulfig family from?

You can see how Ulfig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulfig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ulfig families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ulfig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ulfig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulfig 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 Ulfig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitressfountain were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulfig. 39% of Ulfig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ulfig women worked as a Waitressfountain.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Helper
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Wheelman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitressfountain
    100%

What Ulfig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Ulfig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulfig 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ulfig. 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 189 military records available for the last name Ulfig. For the veterans among your Ulfig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulfig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ulfig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ulfig in 1963 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulfig 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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