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Gullman Family History

Gullman 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: Pullman, Gellman, Gillman, Rullman, Gallman, Bullman, Ullman, Fullman

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Where is the Gullman family from?

You can see how Gullman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gullman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gullman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gullman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullman 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 Gullman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gullman. 37% of Gullman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gullman women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Rancher
    19%
  • Farming
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gullman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Gullman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullman 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Gullman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gullman. For the veterans among your Gullman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gullman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gullman in 1964 was 54, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gullman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullman 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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