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Pulliam Family History

Pulliam Name Meaning

Welsh and English: Anglicized form of Welsh ap William ‘son of William’ (see Williams ). This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Gilliam, Gwilliam, Quilliam, William, Puller, Illian, Pollman

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Where is the Pulliam family from?

You can see how Pulliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulliam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pulliam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Pulliam families living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pulliam's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Pulliam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulliam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulliam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pulliam. 26% of Pulliam men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Pulliam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulliam were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Pulliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulliam 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 Pulliam. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Pulliam. For the veterans among your Pulliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulliam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pulliam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Pulliam in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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