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Pullan Family History

Pullan Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Pullen.

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


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Where is the Pullan family from?

You can see how Pullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 998 Pullan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pullan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pullan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullan 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 Pullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pullan. 11% of Pullan men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 72% of Pullan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullan were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bank Clerk
    6%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Pullan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Pullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pullan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pullan. For the veterans among your Pullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pullan in 1960 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullan 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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