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Von Ulm Family History

Von Ulm 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: Van Dam, Von Wald, Von Arx, Mould, Holm, Mogul, Ranum, Vinal, Ventura

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Where is the Von Ulm family from?

You can see how Von Ulm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Ulm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Ulm family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Ulm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Von Ulm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Von Ulm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Von Ulm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Ulm 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Von Ulm. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Von Ulm. For the veterans among your Von Ulm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Ulm lifespan?

Average Von Ulm life expectancy in 1985 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Ulm 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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