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Gulker Family History

Gulker Surname Meaning

North German (Gülker): see Guelker.

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


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Where is the Gulker family from?

You can see how Gulker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gulker family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gulker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulker 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 Gulker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulker. 37% of Gulker men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Gulker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulker were Trucker and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Trucker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Gulker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Gulker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulker 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gulker. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gulker. For the veterans among your Gulker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gulker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gulker in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gulker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulker 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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