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Tullar Family History

Tullar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Tuller a surname of Dutch or German origin.

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


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Where is the Tullar family from?

You can see how Tullar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tullar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tullar families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tullar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tullar families in 1911.
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What did your Tullar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tullar. 28% of Tullar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tullar women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tullar were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Tullar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tullar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullar 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Tullar. 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 547 military records available for the last name Tullar. For the veterans among your Tullar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tullar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tullar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tullar in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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