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Pullins Family History

Pullins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pullen with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Pullins family from?

You can see how Pullins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pullins family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pullins's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Pullins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pullins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pullins. 25% of Pullins men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Pullins women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullins were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laundress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pullins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullins 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Pullins. 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 959 military records available for the last name Pullins. For the veterans among your Pullins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullins lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pullins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pullins in 1945 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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