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Gulyas Family History

Gulyas Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Gulyás): occupational name for a herdsman from gulyás a derivative of gulya ‘cattle’.

This surname is also found in Slovakia where it is also spelled Gulyáš.

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


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Where is the Gulyas family from?

You can see how Gulyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulyas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gulyas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Gulyas families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gulyas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gulyas families in 1920.
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What did your Gulyas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulyas. 75% of Gulyas men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gulyas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulyas were Miner and Cashier.

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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
    75%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gulyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulyas 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 Gulyas. 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 354 military records available for the last name Gulyas. For the veterans among your Gulyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulyas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gulyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gulyas in 1961 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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