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Dulien Family History

Dulien 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: Dulin, Julien, Mullen, Gulden, Cullen, Bullen, Lien, Duin, Dolen

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Where is the Dulien family from?

You can see how Dulien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dulien families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Dulien families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dulien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dulien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dulien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dulien. 34% of Dulien men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Dulien women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dulien were Railway Clerk and Laundry Hand.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Window Cleaner
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Upd Dd
    9%
  • Tailoress
    6%
  • Laundry Hand
    6%

What Dulien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Dulien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulien 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Dulien. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dulien. For the veterans among your Dulien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Dulien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dulien in 1969 was 75, and 43 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulien 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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