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Ulshoefer Family History

Ulshoefer 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: Ulshafer, Umhoefer, Hoefer, Shaefer, Shoener, Usher, Klopfer, Bloemer

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Where is the Ulshoefer family from?

You can see how Ulshoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulshoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulshoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ulshoefer families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ulshoefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ulshoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ulshoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulshoefer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ulshoefer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ulshoefer. For the veterans among your Ulshoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulshoefer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ulshoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ulshoefer in 1968 was 69, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulshoefer 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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