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Ulverston Family History

Ulverston 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: Alverson, Culverson, Alderton, Leverton, Allerton, Balderston

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Where is the Ulverston family from?

You can see how Ulverston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulverston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ulverston families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulverston's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Ulverston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ulverston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulverston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ulverston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ulverston. For the veterans among your Ulverston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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