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Pulling Family History

Pulling Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pullen.

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


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Where is the Pulling family from?

You can see how Pulling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pulling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Pulling families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pulling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pulling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulling 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 Pulling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pulling. 15% of Pulling men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Pulling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulling were Wood Machinist Heavy Wor and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    15%
  • Public Works Contractors La
    15%
  • Insurance Agent
    15%
  • Wood Machinist Heavy Wor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Pulling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pulling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulling 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 Pulling. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pulling. For the veterans among your Pulling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pulling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pulling in 1962 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulling 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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