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Ulland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads probably named in Old Norse as Ullarland denoting land dedicated to Ullr a pagan god who originally occupied a place of great power in the Nordic pantheon but was overtaken in importance by Odin at an early stage in history.

Last element land '(piece of) land farmstead'.

German: variant of Uhland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ulland family from?

You can see how Ulland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ulland families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ulland families in 1891.
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What did your Ulland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulland. 55% of Ulland men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ulland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulland were Parts Man and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Parts Man
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ulland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulland 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Ulland. 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 150 military records available for the last name Ulland. For the veterans among your Ulland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ulland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ulland in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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