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Gully Family History

Gully Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Gulley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gully family from?

You can see how Gully families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gully family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gully families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 88 Gully families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gully's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gully families in 1891.
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What did your Gully ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gully. 25% of Gully men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Gully women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gully were Railway Porter and Dressmaker.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Railway Porter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Gully. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gully 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gully. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gully. For the veterans among your Gully ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gully lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gully life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gully in 1949 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gully 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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