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Pullin Family History

Pullin Surname Meaning

English (mainly Gloucestershire): variant of Pullen.

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


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Where is the Pullin family from?

You can see how Pullin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 318 Pullin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pullin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pullin families in 1891.
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What did your Pullin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pullin. 13% of Pullin men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Pullin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullin were Incapacitated and 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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Pullin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pullin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pullin. For the veterans among your Pullin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pullin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pullin in 1944 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullin 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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