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Gulwell Family History

Gulwell Surname Meaning

variant of Goldwell with loss of -d-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gulwell family from?

You can see how Gulwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Gulwell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gulwell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gulwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gulwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Mate (aircraft) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gulwell. 100% of Gulwell men worked as a Fitters Mate (aircraft) and 84% of Gulwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Fitters Mate (aircraft)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Gulwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Gulwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulwell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gulwell. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gulwell. For the veterans among your Gulwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gulwell

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