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Tullis Family History

Tullis Name Meaning

Scottish (mainly Fife): probably a habitational name from the lands of Tullois (Fife). The placename appears to be from a Scots plural form of a word borrowed from Gaelic tulach ‘hillock’; compare Tulloch Tullie .

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


Similar surnames: Mellis, Tullos, Tellis, Pulis, Tulin, Kellis, Tully, Fallis, Wallis

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Where is the Tullis family from?

You can see how Tullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tullis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Tullis families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tullis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tullis families in 1840.
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What did your Tullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullis. 21% of Tullis men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Tullis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tullis were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Tullis. For the veterans among your Tullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullis lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tullis in 1943 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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