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Tullas Family History

Tullas Surname 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: Tullar, Tullos, Tullis, Pallas, Tuller, Tull, Dallas, Tully, Bullis

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Where is the Tullas family from?

You can see how Tullas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tullas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tullas families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tullas's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tullas families in 1911.
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What did your Tullas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullas. 58% of Tullas men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tullas women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tullas were Truck Driver and Washiron.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Washiron
    23%

What Tullas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tullas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tullas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Tullas. For the veterans among your Tullas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Tullas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tullas in 1965 was 44, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tullas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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