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Ulmes Family History

Ulmes 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, Ulmen, Elmes, James, Lees, Elmer, Holmes, Ames, Bulmer, Almen

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Where is the Ulmes family from?

You can see how Ulmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulmes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ulmes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulmes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ulmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulmes 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 86 census records available for the last name Ulmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulmes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ulmes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ulmes. For the veterans among your Ulmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulmes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ulmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ulmes in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulmes 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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