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Ullmer Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Woolmer (see Woomer ). German: variant of Ulmer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fullmer, Plumer, Blumer, Volmer, Colmer, Gillmer, Ullman, Puller

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Where is the Ullmer family from?

You can see how Ullmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ullmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ullmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ullmer families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ullmer's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ullmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ullmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ullmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ullmer. 23% of Ullmer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ullmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ullmer were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ullmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ullmer 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Ullmer. 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 798 military records available for the last name Ullmer. For the veterans among your Ullmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ullmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ullmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ullmer in 1961 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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