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Pullett Family History

Pullett 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: Pallett, Pellett, Bullett, Mullett, Pollett, Hullett, Gullett, Pulley

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Where is the Pullett family from?

You can see how Pullett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Pullett families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pullett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pullett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullett 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 Pullett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pullett. 50% of Pullett men worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farm Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pullett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Pullett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullett 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pullett. 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 224 military records available for the last name Pullett. For the veterans among your Pullett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pullett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pullett in 1971 was 95, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pullett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullett 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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