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Hul Family History

Hul 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: Hu, Hua, Aul, Huo, Dul, Hui, Thul, Hum, Hult, Hux

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Where is the Hul family from?

You can see how Hul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hul family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hul's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hul. 25% of Hul men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hul women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Wire Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hul 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Hul. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hul. For the veterans among your Hul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hul lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hul in 1969 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

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