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Julson Family History

Julson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Julsen: patronymic from the personal name Jul which is possibly derived from Old Norse Gyrthr of uncertain origin but is also associated with jul ‘Christmas’ (see Juhl).

English: patronymic from a short form of Julian.

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


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Where is the Julson family from?

You can see how Julson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Julson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Julson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Julson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Julson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Julson families in 1891.
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What did your Julson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Julson. 34% of Julson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Julson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Julson 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Julson. 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 623 military records available for the last name Julson. For the veterans among your Julson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Julson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Julson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Julson in 1959 was 52, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Julson 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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