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Tulis Family History

Tulis 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: Kulis, Tulip, Tunis, Tullis, Pulis, Tulin, Melis, Puls, Lis, Toles

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Where is the Tulis family from?

You can see how Tulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tulis families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tulis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tulis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tulis 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 Tulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tulis. 54% of Tulis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tulis women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulis 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Tulis. 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 160 military records available for the last name Tulis. For the veterans among your Tulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tulis in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tulis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tulis 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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