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Hulgen Family History

Hulgen Surname 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: Hulgan, Hulen, Hagen, Mullen, Gulden, Cullen, Holten, Hunger, Bullen

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Where is the Hulgen family from?

You can see how Hulgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hulgen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hulgen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hulgen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hulgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulgen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hulgen. 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 military records available for the last name Hulgen. For the veterans among your Hulgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulgen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Hulgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hulgen in 1973 was 89, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hulgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulgen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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