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Hullis Family History

Hullis 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: Bullis, Mullis, Hollis, Hillis, Pullis, Cullis, Tullis, Allis, Mellis

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Where is the Hullis family from?

You can see how Hullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hullis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Hullis families living in Suffolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hullis's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hullis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hullis 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 Hullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hullis. 78% of Hullis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

What Hullis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Hullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hullis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hullis. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hullis. For the veterans among your Hullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hullis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Hullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hullis in 1985 was 57, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hullis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hullis 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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