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Gullens Family History

Gullens 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: Cullens, Mullens, Sullens, Mullen, Gulley, Gulden, Cullen, Bullen

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Where is the Gullens family from?

You can see how Gullens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gullens families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gullens families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullens's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gullens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullens 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 Gullens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gullens. 100% of Gullens men worked as a Tinner.

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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

  • Tinner
    100%

What Gullens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Gullens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullens 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gullens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gullens. For the veterans among your Gullens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gullens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gullens in 1975 was 39, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gullens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullens 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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