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Gulseth Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in Telemark named with the Old Norse personal name Guli + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Helseth, Halseth, Greseth, Borseth, Nesseth, Finseth, Forseth

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Where is the Gulseth family from?

You can see how Gulseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gulseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gulseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gulseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulseth. 50% of Gulseth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Faller
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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What Gulseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Gulseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulseth 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Gulseth. 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 178 military records available for the last name Gulseth. For the veterans among your Gulseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gulseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gulseth in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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