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Ulysse Family History

Ulysse Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Ulysse, French form of Ulysses, the Latinized form of Odysseus, the name of a legendary Greek hero.

This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

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


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Where is the Ulysse family from?

You can see how Ulysse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulysse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulysse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ulysse family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulysse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ulysse families in 1891.
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What did your Ulysse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulysse. 100% of Ulysse men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Ulysse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulysse 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ulysse. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ulysse. For the veterans among your Ulysse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulysse lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ulysse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ulysse in 1977 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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