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Gulda Family History

Gulda Name 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: Guida, Gula, Golda, Guldan, Gulla, Gold, Buda, Mula, Gulden, Gupta

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Where is the Gulda family from?

You can see how Gulda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gulda families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gulda's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gulda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulda. 100% of Gulda men 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%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gulda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulda 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gulda. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gulda. For the veterans among your Gulda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Gulda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gulda in 1968 was 68, and 75 in 1993.

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