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Gulliam Family History

Gulliam 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: Gilliam, Pulliam, William, Fullam, Gullick, Gillian, Gillham

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Where is the Gulliam family from?

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

What did your Gulliam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Insurance Salesmancollector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulliam. 100% of Gulliam men worked as an Insurance Salesmancollector. .

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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

  • Insurance Salesmancollector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Gulliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulliam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gulliam. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gulliam. For the veterans among your Gulliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulliam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Gulliam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gulliam in 1968 was 61, and 17 in 1996.

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