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Hulsey Name Meaning

English: altered form of Halsey .

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


Similar surnames: Halsey, Holsey, Hussey, Hulse, Hursey, Pulley, Hulley, Gulley, Wilsey

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Where is the Hulsey family from?

You can see how Hulsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hulsey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hulsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hulsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulsey. 26% of Hulsey men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hulsey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulsey were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Hulsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulsey 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Hulsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Hulsey. For the veterans among your Hulsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulsey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hulsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hulsey in 1944 was 21, and 70 in 2004.

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