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Uler Family History

Uler Name 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: Ulmer, Uber, Ufer, Euler, Uhler, Ulery, Uher, Iler, Oler, Cler

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Where is the Uler family from?

You can see how Uler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Uler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uler. 100% of Uler 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Uler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uler 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Uler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 728 military records available for the last name Uler. For the veterans among your Uler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Uler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Uler in 1965 was 87, and 81 in 2001.

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