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Hulce Name Meaning

Altered form of Hulse a surname of Flemish (and also of English and German) origin.

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


Similar surnames: Hulse, Holck, Hupe, Guice, Huch, Hille, Hilke, Halle, Polce, Huske

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Where is the Hulce family from?

You can see how Hulce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hulce family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hulce's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hulce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulce. 39% of Hulce men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hulce women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hulce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulce 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hulce. 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 434 military records available for the last name Hulce. For the veterans among your Hulce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulce lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hulce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hulce in 1959 was 59, and 57 in 2004.

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