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Ulmar Family History

Ulmar 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: Ulmer, Ulman, Omar, Elmer, Ungar, Kumar, Klar, Lear, Mar, Demar

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Where is the Ulmar family from?

You can see how Ulmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ulmar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulmar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ulmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulmar 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 Ulmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulmar. 50% of Ulmar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Ulmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Ulmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulmar 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Ulmar. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ulmar. For the veterans among your Ulmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulmar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Ulmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ulmar in 1967 was 66, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulmar 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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