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Gullish Family History

Gullish 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: Bullis, Gullick, Mullis, Mellish, Gillis, Gullion, Kulish, Gulling

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Where is the Gullish family from?

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

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gullish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullish 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 Gullish. 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 Gullish. For the veterans among your Gullish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gullish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gullish in 1967 was 66, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gullish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullish 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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