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Gulla Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Gullo .

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


Similar surnames: Gulli, Galla, Gullo, Lalla, Rulli, Sulla, Gull, Bulla, Tullo, Zolla

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Where is the Gulla family from?

You can see how Gulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gulla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gulla families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gulla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gulla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulla. 27% of Gulla men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Gulla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulla were Tailor and Housework. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulla 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 Gulla. 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 634 military records available for the last name Gulla. For the veterans among your Gulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gulla in 1960 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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