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Tullen Family History

Tullen 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: Mullen, Tuller, Cullen, Bullen, Pullen, Sullen, Fullen, Tulley, Allen

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Where is the Tullen family from?

You can see how Tullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tullen family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tullen's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tullen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tullen 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 Tullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullen. 43% of Tullen men worked as a Miner and 50% of Tullen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tullen were Clerk and School Teacher.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Thinning Beets
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Tullen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Tullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tullen. 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 125 military records available for the last name Tullen. For the veterans among your Tullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Tullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tullen in 1967 was 63, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tullen 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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