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Ulsaker Family History

Ulsaker Surname 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: Laker, Ulshafer, Flaker, Saker, Oldaker, Hunsaker, Blaker, Sayer

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Where is the Ulsaker family from?

You can see how Ulsaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulsaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ulsaker families living in North Dakota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ulsaker's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ulsaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulsaker 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 Ulsaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulsaker. 50% of Ulsaker men worked as a Farming and 100% of Ulsaker 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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ulsaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Ulsaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulsaker 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ulsaker. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ulsaker. For the veterans among your Ulsaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulsaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ulsaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ulsaker in 1963 was 81, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ulsaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulsaker 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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