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Dulson Family History

Dulson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Dulle (see Dill) + -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dulson family from?

You can see how Dulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dulson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Dulson families living in Shropshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dulson's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Dulson families in 1891.
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What did your Dulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dulson. 30% of Dulson men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 75% of Dulson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dulson were Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Pensioner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulson 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Dulson. 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 272 military records available for the last name Dulson. For the veterans among your Dulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dulson in 1967 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulson 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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