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Hulgan Family History

Hulgan Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Halligan . This surname is found mainly in AL.

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


Similar surnames: Colgan, Duggan, Ulman, Holan, Hogan, Hargan, Guldan, Hagan, Holian

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Where is the Hulgan family from?

You can see how Hulgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hulgan families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hulgan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hulgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulgan. 42% of Hulgan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hulgan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulgan were Laborer and Nurse. .

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hulgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulgan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hulgan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Hulgan. For the veterans among your Hulgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulgan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hulgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hulgan in 1954 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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