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Hulson Family History

Hulson Surname Meaning

patronymic formed with Hull + son. variant of Houlston with the not uncommon loss of -t- after -s-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hulson family from?

You can see how Hulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Hulson families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hulson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hulson families in 1911.
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What did your Hulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulson. 34% of Hulson men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hulson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulson were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulson 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Hulson. 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 308 military records available for the last name Hulson. For the veterans among your Hulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hulson in 1963 was 86, and 59 in 2001.

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