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Dullam Family History

Dullam 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: Dallam, Fullam, Dullum, Pullam, Dollar, Hallam, Dallas, Dunham

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Where is the Dullam family from?

You can see how Dullam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dullam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dullam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Dullam families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dullam's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dullam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dullam 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 Dullam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dullam. 100% of Dullam men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Dullam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dullam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Dullam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dullam 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Dullam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Dullam. For the veterans among your Dullam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dullam lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dullam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dullam in 1957 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dullam 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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