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Hulen Family History

Hulen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hulin.

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


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Where is the Hulen family from?

You can see how Hulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Hulen families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hulen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hulen families in 1911.
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What did your Hulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulen. 28% of Hulen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Hulen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulen were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Hulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulen 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Hulen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hulen. For the veterans among your Hulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hulen in 1955 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulen 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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