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Tuly Family History

Tuly 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, Tulk, July, Tupy, Tulp, Truly, Tuhy, Tuley, Mule

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Where is the Tuly family from?

You can see how Tuly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tuly families living in Cumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tuly's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Tuly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuly 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 Tuly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuly. 34% of Tuly men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tuly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuly 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Tuly. 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 933 military records available for the last name Tuly. For the veterans among your Tuly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tuly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tuly in 1968 was 75, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tuly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuly 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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