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Ulin Name Meaning

Flemish: derivative of Hue a pet form of the French personal name Hugues (see Hugo ). In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch variant Ulijn. Swedish: ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Hispanic or Amerindian (Mexico and Guatemala): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Olin, Hulin, Dulin, Lin, Rubin, Lien, Ulan, Lim, Jolin, Cain

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Where is the Ulin family from?

You can see how Ulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ulin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ulin families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ulin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ulin families in 1911.
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What did your Ulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulin. 35% of Ulin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ulin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulin were Mechanic and Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 685 immigration records available for the last name Ulin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ulin. For the veterans among your Ulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ulin in 1958 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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