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Tulsa Family History

Tulsa 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: Tusa, Puls, Mula, Tull, Hulse, Tully, Hulst, Musa, Bula, Tulk

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Where is the Tulsa family from?

You can see how Tulsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tulsa families living in Oklahoma. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tulsa's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Tulsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tulsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Tulsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulsa 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tulsa. 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 92 military records available for the last name Tulsa. For the veterans among your Tulsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulsa lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Tulsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tulsa in 1979 was 70, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tulsa 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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