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Ull Family History

Ull 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: Tull, Bull, Ell, Rull, Lull, Gull, Ubl, Dull, Uhl, All

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Where is the Ull family from?

You can see how Ull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ull family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ull families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ull family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ull's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ull families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ull ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ull 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Ull. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ull. For the veterans among your Ull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ull lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ull in 1973 was 49, and 89 in 2001.

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