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Origins of the Pulham surname

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About the Pulhams

We have a total number of 4995 records for people with the last name Pulham.

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Where do most Pulhams live?

In 1921, most Pulhams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Pulhams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,590 records for the Pulham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Pulhams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pulham first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pulhams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Pulhams in 1921
Dressmaker

28

Laundress

21

General Servant Domestic

14

Domestic Servant

13

General Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Pulhams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

26

Carpenter

20

Farmer

20

General Labourer

20

Wheelwright

20

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