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Gaulman Family History

Gaulman 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: Gallman, Haulman, Paulman, Gausman, Taulman, Kalman, Allman, Galvan

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Where is the Gaulman family from?

You can see how Gaulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaulman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gaulman family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaulman's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaulman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaulman 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 Gaulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaulman. 100% of Gaulman men worked as a Section Laborer and 100% of Gaulman women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Section Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gaulman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Gaulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulman 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Gaulman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gaulman. For the veterans among your Gaulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Gaulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gaulman in 1966 was 59, and 82 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaulman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaulman 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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