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Tullison Family History

Tullison 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: Tollison, Cullison, Tillison, Allison, Bullion, Gullion, Tolleson

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Where is the Tullison family from?

You can see how Tullison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tullison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tullison family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tullison's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tullison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tullison 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 Tullison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullison. 72% of Tullison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tullison women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tullison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Tullison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tullison. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tullison. For the veterans among your Tullison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullison lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Tullison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tullison in 1979 was 78, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tullison 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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