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Hulman Family History

Hulman Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Hulle (see Hull) + man denoting ‘(man)servant of Hull(e)’.

From Middle English hul(le) + man for a ‘hill man dweller by a hill’.

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


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Where is the Hulman family from?

You can see how Hulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hulman families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hulman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hulman families in 1891.
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What did your Hulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hulman. 50% of Hulman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulman 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Hulman. 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 218 military records available for the last name Hulman. For the veterans among your Hulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hulman in 1962 was 64, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulman 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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