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Ullum Family History

Ullum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ulm.

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


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Where is the Ullum family from?

You can see how Ullum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ullum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ullum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ullum families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ullum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ullum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ullum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ullum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ullum. 27% of Ullum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ullum women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ullum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ullum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ullum 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ullum. 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 281 military records available for the last name Ullum. For the veterans among your Ullum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ullum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ullum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ullum in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ullum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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