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Uselman Family History

Uselman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Uselmann Usselmann from topographic names from the Ussel river in Swabia.

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


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Where is the Uselman family from?

You can see how Uselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Uselman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Uselman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Uselman families in 1911.
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What did your Uselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uselman. 28% of Uselman men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Superintendent Packer
    12%

What Uselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Uselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uselman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Uselman. 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 178 military records available for the last name Uselman. For the veterans among your Uselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uselman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Uselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Uselman in 1961 was 63, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uselman 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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