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Tulk Family History

Tulk Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Somerset): nickname from Middle English tulk(e) tolk(e) ‘man; soldier fighting man’.

German: very rare variant of Tolk.

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


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Where is the Tulk family from?

You can see how Tulk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tulk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Tulk families living in Dorset. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tulk's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Tulk families in 1891.
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What did your Tulk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tulk. 17% of Tulk men worked as a Retired and 80% of Tulk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tulk were Carpenter joiner 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

  • Retired
    17%
  • Groom In Racing Stables
    17%
  • Wood Assembler (cabinet)
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Gloving Machinist
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Tulk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulk 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 Tulk. 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 750 military records available for the last name Tulk. For the veterans among your Tulk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulk lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tulk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tulk in 1952 was 32, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tulk 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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