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Ulis Family History

Ulis 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: Lis, Kulis, Flis, Ulin, Pulis, Unis, Li, Reis, Melis, Puls

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Where is the Ulis family from?

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

What did your Ulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulis. 72% of Ulis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ulis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulis were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Ulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulis 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Ulis. 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 353 military records available for the last name Ulis. For the veterans among your Ulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ulis in 1957 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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