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Tullman Family History

Tullman Name 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: Pullman, Rullman, Bullman, Ullman, Tillman, Tellman, Fullman, Kullman

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Where is the Tullman family from?

You can see how Tullman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tullman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tullman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tullman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tullman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tullman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tullman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullman. 43% of Tullman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tullman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tullman were Farmer and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Lawyer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Tullman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Tullman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullman 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Tullman. 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 109 military records available for the last name Tullman. For the veterans among your Tullman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tullman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tullman in 1965 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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