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Ulla Family History

Ulla 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: Bulla, Sulla, Ullah, Ulloa, Kulla, Gulla, Sala, Sully, Villa, Falla

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Where is the Ulla family from?

You can see how Ulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ulla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Ulla family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulla's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ulla families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulla 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 Ulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Shop Boy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ulla. 26% of Ulla men worked as a Tailors Shop Boy and 100% of Ulla women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Shop Boy
    26%
  • Shop Boy (tailors)
    26%
  • Shop Boy
    23%
  • Ss Geirfels
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ulla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Ulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulla 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ulla. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ulla. For the veterans among your Ulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ulla in 1969 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulla 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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