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Origins of the Pullan surname

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About the Pullans

We have a total number of 12977 records for people with the last name Pullan.

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Where do most Pullans live?

In 1921, most Pullans lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Pullans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 11,800 records for the Pullan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Pullans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Pullans.

What are the most common Pullan first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pullans

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

Common Female occupations for Pullans in 1921
Dressmaker

44

Worsted Weaver

36

Worsted Spinner

23

Spinster

21

Cotton Weaver

20

Common Male occupations for Pullans in 1921
Farmer

46

Agricultural Labourer

37

General Labourer

32

Joiner

26

Tailor

25

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