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Wullen Family History

Wullen 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: Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Wollen, Wellen, Pullen, Willen, Wallen

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Where is the Wullen family from?

You can see how Wullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wullen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wullen families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wullen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wullen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wullen 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 Wullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wullen. 100% of Wullen men worked as a Musician and 100% of Wullen women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Wullen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Wullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wullen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wullen. 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 165 military records available for the last name Wullen. For the veterans among your Wullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wullen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wullen in 1967 was 96, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wullen 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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