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Ulma Family History

Ulma 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: Ulman, Alma, Ulm, Ma, Mula, Sama, Kuzma, Toma, Ulmer, Elman

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Where is the Ulma family from?

You can see how Ulma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Ulma families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ulma's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ulma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulma 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 Ulma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulma. 100% of Ulma 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 Ulma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Ulma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulma 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Ulma. 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 190 military records available for the last name Ulma. For the veterans among your Ulma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ulma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ulma in 1966 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulma 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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