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Ultson Family History

Ultson 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: Alton, Elton, Elson, Upton, Upson, Hitson, Fulton, Lison, Hulton

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Where is the Ultson family from?

You can see how Ultson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ultson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ultson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ultson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ultson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ultson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ultson 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 4 census records available for the last name Ultson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ultson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ultson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ultson. For the veterans among your Ultson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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