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Gullans Family History

Gullans 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: Ulland, Gallant, Gallas, Gilland, Gillan, Pullano, Bullins, Cullars

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Where is the Gullans family from?

You can see how Gullans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gullans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gullans families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gullans's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gullans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gullans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gullans. 100% of Gullans men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Gullans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullans 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Gullans. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gullans. For the veterans among your Gullans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Gullans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gullans in 1962 was 50, and 82 in 1998.

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