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Pulton Family History

Pulton 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: Poulton, Fulton, Pelton, Hulton, Oulton, Nulton, Culton, Sulton

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Where is the Pulton family from?

You can see how Pulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pulton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Pulton families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pulton's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pulton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pulton. 100% of Pulton 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pulton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulton 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Pulton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Pulton. For the veterans among your Pulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulton lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Pulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pulton in 1985 was 92, and 77 in 1995.

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