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Tul Family History

Tul 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: Tur, Tull, Aul, Tu, Tulk, Tuel, Dul, Thul, Tun, Tal

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Where is the Tul family from?

You can see how Tul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Tul families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tul's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tul families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tul 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 Tul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tul. 58% of Tul men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tul women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tul were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Tul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tul 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Tul. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Tul. For the veterans among your Tul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tul lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tul in 1966 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tul 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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