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Ultz Family History

Ultz 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: Pultz, Oltz, Eltz, Utz, Hultz, Fultz, Urtz, Metz, Platz, Kotz

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Where is the Ultz family from?

You can see how Ultz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ultz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ultz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ultz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ultz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ultz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ultz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ultz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ultz. 72% of Ultz 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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Ultz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ultz 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ultz. 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 184 military records available for the last name Ultz. For the veterans among your Ultz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ultz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ultz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ultz in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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