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Ulvig Family History

Ulvig 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: Vig, Ulven, Selvig, Alvin, Flaig, Kulig, Pullig, Gulsvig, Helvig

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Where is the Ulvig family from?

You can see how Ulvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ulvig family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulvig's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ulvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ulvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ulvig. 100% of Ulvig women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Ulvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulvig 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ulvig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ulvig. For the veterans among your Ulvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulvig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ulvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ulvig in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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