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Gulbin Family History

Gulbin 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: Guldin, Albin, Lubin, Rubin, Gulden, Galvin, Dulin, Dubin, Hulin

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Where is the Gulbin family from?

You can see how Gulbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gulbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gulbin families living in Cumberland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gulbin's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gulbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gulbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulbin. 50% of Gulbin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gulbin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gulbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gulbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbin 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Gulbin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gulbin. For the veterans among your Gulbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gulbin in 1961 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulbin 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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