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Ulish Family History

Ulish 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: Klish, Kulish, Ulsh, Lish, Blish, Urish, Lis, Bliss, List, Ulrich

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Where is the Ulish family from?

You can see how Ulish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ulish family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ulish's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ulish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulish 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 Ulish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulish. 100% of Ulish men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Ulish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Ulish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulish 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ulish. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ulish. For the veterans among your Ulish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ulish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ulish in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulish 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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