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Ulry Family History

Ulry 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: Ury, Ulery, Mulry, Urry, Usry, Ulrey, Loy, Bury, Sully, Dery

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Where is the Ulry family from?

You can see how Ulry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ulry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ulry families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ulry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ulry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulry 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 Ulry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulry. 45% of Ulry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ulry women worked as a House Work.

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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
    45%
  • Trackman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Ulry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ulry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulry 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ulry. 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 288 military records available for the last name Ulry. For the veterans among your Ulry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ulry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ulry in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulry 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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