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Gulen Family History

Gulen 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: Gulden, Glen, Galen, Bulen, Gulan, Hulen, Guler, Golen, Mule, Gale

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Where is the Gulen family from?

You can see how Gulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gulen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gulen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Gulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulen 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gulen. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gulen. For the veterans among your Gulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gulen in 1971 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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