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Dulla Family History

Dulla 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: Bulla, Sulla, Dull, Dullea, Dula, Dylla, Kulla, Gulla, Dulka, Dulle

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Where is the Dulla family from?

You can see how Dulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dulla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dulla families living in Isle of Man. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dulla's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Dulla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulla 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 Dulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dulla. 39% of Dulla 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

What Dulla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Dulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulla 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Dulla. 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 170 military records available for the last name Dulla. For the veterans among your Dulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulla lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Dulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dulla in 1955 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dulla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulla 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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