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Ullen Family History

Ullen 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: Allen, Mullen, Cullen, Ellen, Bullen, Ulven, Ulmen, Pullen, Sullen

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Where is the Ullen family from?

You can see how Ullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ullen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ullen families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ullen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ullen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ullen 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 Ullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ullen. 32% of Ullen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ullen women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ullen were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Ullen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ullen 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Ullen. 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 244 military records available for the last name Ullen. For the veterans among your Ullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ullen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Ullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ullen in 1971 was 48, and 86 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ullen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ullen 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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