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Gulickson Family History

Gulickson 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: Gullickson, Ellickson, Gullekson, Gullikson, Erickson, Gulick

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Where is the Gulickson family from?

You can see how Gulickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulickson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 70 Gulickson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gulickson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gulickson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulickson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulickson. 42% of Gulickson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gulickson women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Caretaker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gulickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gulickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulickson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gulickson. 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 175 military records available for the last name Gulickson. For the veterans among your Gulickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulickson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gulickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gulickson in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2002.

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