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Ulrey Name Meaning

Variant of Ullery .

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


Similar surnames: Usrey, Ulery, Mulley, Brey, Gulley, Pulley, Duprey, Mulry, Mulkey

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Where is the Ulrey family from?

You can see how Ulrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ulrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 117 Ulrey families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ulrey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ulrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ulrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ulrey. 31% of Ulrey men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Ulrey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ulrey were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ulrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulrey 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Ulrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ulrey. For the veterans among your Ulrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulrey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ulrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ulrey in 1956 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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