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Gulleson Family History

Gulleson 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: Gullekson, Gullion, Tolleson, Milleson, Burleson, Gollehon, Cullison

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Where is the Gulleson family from?

You can see how Gulleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulleson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gulleson families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulleson's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Gulleson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulleson 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 Gulleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulleson. 67% of Gulleson men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Gulleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Gulleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulleson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gulleson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gulleson. For the veterans among your Gulleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulleson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gulleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gulleson in 1973 was 30, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulleson 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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