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Tulla Family History

Tulla Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tull, Tully, Tella, Bulla, Sulla, Tullo, Tullar, Tulli, Kulla, Gulla

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Where is the Tulla family from?

You can see how Tulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tulla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Tulla family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tulla's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tulla families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tulla 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 Tulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tulla. 100% of Tulla women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tulla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Tulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulla 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Tulla. 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 117 military records available for the last name Tulla. For the veterans among your Tulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tulla in 1969 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tulla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tulla 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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