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Ulvestad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five farmsteads most in western Norway named from Old Norse ulfr ‘wolf’.

It can be derived from stathir, which is the plural of stathr meaning ‘farmstead dwelling’.

These farmsteads highlight the connection between the name and the landscape of the region.

The use of animal names in place names is common in Scandinavian languages, reflecting a strong link to nature.

Overall, the name encapsulates both geographical and cultural significance in Norwegian heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ulvestad family from?

You can see how Ulvestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulvestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulvestad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ulvestad families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ulvestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ulvestad families in 1880.
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What did your Ulvestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulvestad. 58% of Ulvestad men worked as a Dentist and 50% of Ulvestad women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulvestad were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Dentist
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Ulvestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Ulvestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulvestad 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Ulvestad. 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 96 military records available for the last name Ulvestad. For the veterans among your Ulvestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulvestad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ulvestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ulvestad in 1964 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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