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Gulles Family History

Gulles 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: Gulley, Galles, Gilles, Guiles, Gelles, Geller, Giles, Galler, Mullen

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Where is the Gulles family from?

You can see how Gulles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gulles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gulles family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulles's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gulles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulles 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 Gulles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gulles. 100% of Gulles 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Gulles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulles 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gulles. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gulles. For the veterans among your Gulles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulles lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Gulles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gulles in 1976 was 75, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulles 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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