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Gulton Family History

Gulton 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: Gupton, Gunton, Fulton, Hulton, Guyton, Oulton, Nulton, Galton

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Where is the Gulton family from?

You can see how Gulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gulton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gulton families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gulton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gulton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Gulton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulton 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gulton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gulton. For the veterans among your Gulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulton lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Gulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gulton in 1978 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulton 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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