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Dulen Family History

Dulen 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: Dolen, Dulin, Dalen, Duley, Duden, Duren, Bulen, Hulen, Mule, Dube

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Where is the Dulen family from?

You can see how Dulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Dulen families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dulen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dulen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulen 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 Dulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dulen. 45% of Dulen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dulen women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dulen were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Dulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Dulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulen 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 Dulen. 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 192 military records available for the last name Dulen. For the veterans among your Dulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dulen in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dulen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulen 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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