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Pulsford Family History

Pulsford Surname Meaning

From Pulsford in Woodland (Devon), which is recorded as Pollokysford in 1330. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Polloc (genitive *Polloces).

In addition, the name includes the Old English term ford, meaning ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

This etymology highlights the geographic significance of the area as a location where water could easily be traversed.

Such historical place-names provide insight into the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the region over the centuries.

Understanding these origins helps to preserve and appreciate the local heritage and its historical context.

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


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You can see how Pulsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pulsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Pulsford families living in Somerset. This was about 34% of all the recorded Pulsford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pulsford families in 1891.
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What did your Pulsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pulsford. 34% of Pulsford men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Pulsford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulsford were Plasterer and Journalist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Taxi Driver
    34%
  • Plasterer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%
  • Journalist
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 771 immigration records available for the last name Pulsford. 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 357 military records available for the last name Pulsford. For the veterans among your Pulsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulsford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pulsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pulsford in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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