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Tulen Family History

Tulen 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: Bulen, Tolen, Hulen, Tuley, Tuten, Tulin, Mule, Turek, Allen, Nolen

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Where is the Tulen family from?

You can see how Tulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tulen families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tulen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tulen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tulen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Tulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Tulen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tulen. For the veterans among your Tulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Tulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tulen in 1980 was 68, and 81 in 1986.

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