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Pullie Family History

Pullie 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: Pullig, Pulli, Pullin, Pullis, Pille, Pelle, Pulley, Pulte, Bullis

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Where is the Pullie family from?

You can see how Pullie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Pullie family living in East Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pullie's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Pullie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullie 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 Pullie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pullie. 75% of Pullie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pullie women worked as a Cook.

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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
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Pullie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Pullie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pullie. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pullie. For the veterans among your Pullie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Pullie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pullie in 1950 was 40, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pullie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullie 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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