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Gulbenkian Family History

Gulbenkian 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: Guenin, Gilsenan, Guberman, Nalbandian, Guderian, Gullekson, Valencia

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Where is the Gulbenkian family from?

You can see how Gulbenkian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbenkian family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gulbenkian families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulbenkian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gulbenkian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulbenkian 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 Gulbenkian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gulbenkian. 67% of Gulbenkian 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Gulbenkian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Gulbenkian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbenkian 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gulbenkian. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gulbenkian. For the veterans among your Gulbenkian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbenkian lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gulbenkian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gulbenkian in 1970 was 90, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gulbenkian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulbenkian 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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