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Pullens Family History

Pullens 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: Pullen, Cullens, Pullins, Mullens, Sullens, Mullen, Cullen, Bullen

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Where is the Pullens family from?

You can see how Pullens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pullens families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pullens's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pullens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullens 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 Pullens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pullens. 37% of Pullens men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pullens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullens were Salesman and Laundress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pullens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pullens. 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 138 military records available for the last name Pullens. For the veterans among your Pullens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pullens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pullens in 1961 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullens 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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