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Hulst Name Meaning

North German (Hülst) and Dutch (also Van der Hulst): topographic name for someone living where holly grew from hulst ‘holly’ or a habitational name from any of several places called with this word. Compare Verhulst .

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


Similar surnames: Hulse, Hurst, Holst, Hust, Puls, Hilst, Halse, Hils, Huett, Lust

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Where is the Hulst family from?

You can see how Hulst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hulst families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hulst's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hulst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulst. 60% of Hulst men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hulst women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulst 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
    60%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hulst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulst 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hulst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hulst. For the veterans among your Hulst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hulst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hulst in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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