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Gulf Family History

Gulf 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, Gull, Wulf, Nulf, Gill, Mule, Gall, Gale, Wolf, Guan

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Where is the Gulf family from?

You can see how Gulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gulf family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulf's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gulf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulf 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 545 census records available for the last name Gulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulf 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gulf. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Gulf. For the veterans among your Gulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Gulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gulf in 1969 was 56, and 45 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulf 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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