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Gul Family History

Gul Name Meaning

Turkish (Gül): ornamental name nickname or topographic name from gül ‘rose’ a word of Persian origin. English: variant of Gull . Welsh: apparently from a male personal name Gul but no other evidence for this has been found.

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


Similar surnames: Gu, Gal, Guo, Aul, Guy, Guhl, Gula, Gull, Dul, Gil

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Where is the Gul family from?

You can see how Gul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gul family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gul families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gul's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gul ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Gul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gul 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Gul. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gul. For the veterans among your Gul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gul lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gul in 1969 was 72, and 38 in 2004.

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