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Tulles Family History

Tulles 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: Tuller, Tilles, Telles, Tullos, Tulley, Tolles, Tullis, Mullen

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Where is the Tulles family from?

You can see how Tulles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tulles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Tulles families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tulles's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tulles families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tulles 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 Tulles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tulles. 25% of Tulles men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tulles 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Genl Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tulles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Tulles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulles 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tulles. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tulles. For the veterans among your Tulles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Tulles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tulles in 1970 was 66, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tulles 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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