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Dullen Family History

Dullen 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: Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Dillen, Pullen, Dullea, Sullen, Fullen, Dulle

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Where is the Dullen family from?

You can see how Dullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dullen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Dullen families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dullen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dullen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dullen 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 Dullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dullen. 58% of Dullen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dullen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Coal Miner
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dullen 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Dullen. 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 363 military records available for the last name Dullen. For the veterans among your Dullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dullen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dullen in 1965 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dullen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dullen 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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