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Ulysses Family History

Ulysses 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: Lasser, Lesser, Lysne, Lassen, Plasse, Esses, Blosser, Lysek, Klassen

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Where is the Ulysses family from?

You can see how Ulysses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulysses family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulysses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ulysses families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulysses's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ulysses families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulysses surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ulysses ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Ulysses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulysses 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Ulysses. 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 310 military records available for the last name Ulysses. For the veterans among your Ulysses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulysses lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ulysses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ulysses in 1962 was 56, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulysses

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulysses 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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