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Pullan Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Pullen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pullin, Pullman, Mullan, Pullam, Bullman, Allan, Pallas, Putman

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Where is the Pullan family from?

You can see how Pullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Pullan family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pullan's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Pullan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pullan. 26% of Pullan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pullan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullan were Electrician and Cashier. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Pullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pullan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pullan. For the veterans among your Pullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pullan in 1960 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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