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Ulstein Family History

Ulstein 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: Hulstein, Stein, Holstein, Alsteen, Epstein, Zumstein, Gutstein

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Where is the Ulstein family from?

You can see how Ulstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ulstein families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Ulstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulstein 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 40 census records available for the last name Ulstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulstein 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Ulstein. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ulstein. For the veterans among your Ulstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Ulstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ulstein in 1971 was 62, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulstein 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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