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Gulson Family History

Gulson Surname Meaning

see Goldson.

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


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Where is the Gulson family from?

You can see how Gulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gulson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Gulson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gulson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gulson families in 1891.
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What did your Gulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gulson. 86% of Gulson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Houseduties (unpaid)
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulson 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Gulson. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gulson. For the veterans among your Gulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gulson in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulson 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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