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Ullis Family History

Ullis 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: Allis, Bullis, Ellis, Mullis, Ollis, Pullis, Cullis, Tullis, Melis

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Where is the Ullis family from?

You can see how Ullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ullis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ullis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ullis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ullis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ullis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ullis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Ullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ullis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ullis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ullis. For the veterans among your Ullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ullis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ullis in 1973 was 67, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ullis 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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