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Tullous Family History

Tullous 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: Tullius, Tullos, Tulloss, Tulloch, Tullo, Tullock, Tullis, Tallon

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Where is the Tullous family from?

You can see how Tullous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullous family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tullous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Tullous families living in Louisiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Tullous's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tullous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tullous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tullous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullous. 50% of Tullous men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tullous women worked as a Domestic. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Tullous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullous 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tullous. 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 180 military records available for the last name Tullous. For the veterans among your Tullous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullous lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Tullous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tullous in 1944 was 25, and 59 in 2003.

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