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Pullam Family History

Pullam Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Surrey): variant of Pullum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pullam family from?

You can see how Pullam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Pullam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pullam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pullam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullam 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 Pullam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pullam. 100% of Pullam 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pullam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullam 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Pullam. 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 667 military records available for the last name Pullam. For the veterans among your Pullam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullam lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pullam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pullam in 1961 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pullam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullam 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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