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Gullan Family History

Gullan Surname Meaning

see Gullen.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gullan family from?

You can see how Gullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gullan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Gullan families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gullan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gullan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gullan. 64% of Gullan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic Servi
    19%
  • Clerk (dye Shop)
    19%

What Gullan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullan 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Gullan. 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 239 military records available for the last name Gullan. For the veterans among your Gullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gullan in 1963 was 58, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullan 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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