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Lula Family History

Lula 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: Mula, Lala, Bula, Luca, Kula, Gula, Lull, Lua, Luka, Pula

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Where is the Lula family from?

You can see how Lula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lula family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lula families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lula's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lula families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lula. 30% of Lula men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Lula women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lula were Farm Laborer and Winder.

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Stitcher
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Winder
    10%

What Lula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lula 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Lula. 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 224 military records available for the last name Lula. For the veterans among your Lula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lula lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lula in 1961 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lula 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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