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Gulston Family History

Gulston Surname Meaning

see Goldston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gulston family from?

You can see how Gulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gulston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Gulston families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gulston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gulston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulston 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 Gulston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gulston. 100% of Gulston men worked as a Minister Of Religion and 78% of Gulston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Minister Of Religion
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

What Gulston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Gulston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulston 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Gulston. 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 190 military records available for the last name Gulston. For the veterans among your Gulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gulston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gulston in 1969 was 76, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulston 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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