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Gulli Family History

Gulli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gullo. Italianized form of Slovenian and Croatian Gulič and Gulić (see Gulich).

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


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Where is the Gulli family from?

You can see how Gulli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gulli family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gulli's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gulli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulli. 35% of Gulli men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Gulli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulli were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • Machine Worker
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gulli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gulli. 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 330 military records available for the last name Gulli. For the veterans among your Gulli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gulli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gulli in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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