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Gulman Family History

Gulman 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: Ulman, Gutman, Gusman, Gurman, Guzman, Bulman, Gilman, Kulman, Guldan

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Where is the Gulman family from?

You can see how Gulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 8 Gulman families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gulman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulman 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 Gulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulman. 67% of Gulman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Gulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulman 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Gulman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gulman. For the veterans among your Gulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gulman in 1969 was 86, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gulman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulman 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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