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Ulmers Family History

Ulmers 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, Elmer, Bulmer, Ulberg, Almer, Summers, Elpers, Elfers, Demers

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Where is the Ulmers family from?

You can see how Ulmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulmers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ulmers family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ulmers's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ulmers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulmers 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 39 census records available for the last name Ulmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulmers 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ulmers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ulmers. For the veterans among your Ulmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulmers lifespan?

Average Ulmers life expectancy in 1964 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulmers 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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