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Gulsby Family History

Gulsby Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of English Gooldsbury a variant of Goldsborough.

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


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Where is the Gulsby family from?

You can see how Gulsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gulsby families living in Hampshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gulsby's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gulsby families in 1891.
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What did your Gulsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulsby. 50% of Gulsby men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    17%

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Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Gulsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulsby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gulsby. 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 148 military records available for the last name Gulsby. For the veterans among your Gulsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulsby lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gulsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gulsby in 1946 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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