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Pullis Family History

Pullis Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Pullins.

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


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Where is the Pullis family from?

You can see how Pullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pullis families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pullis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pullis families in 1891.
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What did your Pullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pullis. 20% of Pullis men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Pullis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullis were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullis 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Pullis. 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 457 military records available for the last name Pullis. For the veterans among your Pullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pullis in 1956 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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