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Gullen Family History

Gullen Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife): habitational name from Gullane in Dirleton (East Lothian).

There may have been some confusion with Gollan a variant of Jolin or a habitational name from Golland (Kinross-shire).

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


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Where is the Gullen family from?

You can see how Gullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gullen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Gullen families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gullen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gullen families in 1891.
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What did your Gullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gullen. 50% of Gullen men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Gullen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gullen were French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • French Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gullen. 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 596 military records available for the last name Gullen. For the veterans among your Gullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gullen in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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