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Ulan Name Meaning

Polish:: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Julianus (see Julian ). possibly also a nickname from a derivative of Old Polish ulać ‘to mold or cast’.

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


Similar surnames: Ulin, Lan, Ulman, Lau, Len, Bean, Kula, Duran, Vlad, Gulan

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Where is the Ulan family from?

You can see how Ulan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ulan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ulan families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ulan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ulan families in 1911.
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What did your Ulan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ulan. 40% of Ulan 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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    40%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ulan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulan 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Ulan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25,000 military records available for the last name Ulan. For the veterans among your Ulan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ulan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ulan in 1961 was 42, and 68 in 2003.

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