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Gullekson Family History

Gullekson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Gulliksen and an altered form of its rare Swedish cognate Gulliksson. Compare Gullikson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gullekson family from?

You can see how Gullekson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullekson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gullekson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gullekson families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gullekson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gullekson families in 1880.
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What did your Gullekson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gullekson. 48% of Gullekson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gullekson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gullekson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Gullekson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullekson 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gullekson. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gullekson. For the veterans among your Gullekson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullekson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gullekson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gullekson in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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