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Pullham Family History

Pullham 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: Pullam, Pulliam, Fullam, Pullum, Pullman, Gillham, Pelham, Fulgham

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Where is the Pullham family from?

You can see how Pullham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Pullham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pullham families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pullham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pullham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullham 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 Pullham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer (regd) (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pullham. 100% of Pullham men worked as a Dock Labourer (regd) (heavy Worker) and 100% of Pullham 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

  • Dock Labourer (regd) (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pullham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Pullham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullham 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pullham. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pullham. For the veterans among your Pullham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pullham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pullham in 1969 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pullham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullham 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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