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Gulam Family History

Gulam 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: Gula, Gulas, Gulan, Guan, Alam, Mula, Elam, Islam, Bolam, Bula

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Where is the Gulam family from?

You can see how Gulam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gulam families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gulam's in USA. California had the highest population of Gulam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulam 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 184 census records available for the last name Gulam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulam 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Gulam. 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 490 military records available for the last name Gulam. For the veterans among your Gulam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulam lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Gulam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gulam in 1981 was 61, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gulam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulam 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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