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Gullis Family History

Gullis Surname Meaning

see Gully.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gullis family from?

You can see how Gullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gullis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Gullis families living in Wiltshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gullis's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gullis families in 1891.
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What did your Gullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gullis. 25% of Gullis men worked as a Wood Machinist and 95% of Gullis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gullis were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    25%
  • Coal Hewer Helper
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Gullis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullis 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gullis. 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 186 military records available for the last name Gullis. For the veterans among your Gullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Gullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gullis in 1969 was 79, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullis 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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