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Gulp Family History

Gulp 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: Gula, Gull, Fulp, Gump, Culp, Kulp, Tulp, Gill, Mule, Gall

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Where is the Gulp family from?

You can see how Gulp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gulp families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Gulp family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulp's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gulp families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Gulp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulp 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gulp. 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 99 military records available for the last name Gulp. For the veterans among your Gulp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Gulp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gulp in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulp 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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