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Ulsh Family History

Ulsh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ultsch or of its rare variant Ulsch.

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


Similar surnames: Ulch, Welsh, Eash, Cush, Hash, Nish, Hursh, Dash, Bush, Fish

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Where is the Ulsh family from?

You can see how Ulsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulsh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ulsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Ulsh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ulsh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ulsh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ulsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulsh. 17% of Ulsh men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ulsh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulsh were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ulsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulsh 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Ulsh. 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 850 military records available for the last name Ulsh. For the veterans among your Ulsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulsh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ulsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ulsh in 1959 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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