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Pulleyn Family History

Pulleyn Surname Meaning

see Pullen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pulleyn family from?

You can see how Pulleyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulleyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pulleyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Pulleyn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pulleyn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pulleyn families in 1891.
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What did your Pulleyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoeing general Smith (master) (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pulleyn. 50% of Pulleyn men worked as a Shoeing general Smith (master) (heavy Worker) and 94% of Pulleyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulleyn were Draughtsman and Private Means.

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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

  • Shoeing general Smith (master) (heavy Worker)
    50%
  • Draughtsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pulleyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulleyn 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Pulleyn. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pulleyn. For the veterans among your Pulleyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulleyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pulleyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pulleyn in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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