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Pugal Family History

Pugal 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: Dugal, Pugel, Puga, Gal, Pal, Pagan, Kugel, Sugar, Regal, Lugar

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Where is the Pugal family from?

You can see how Pugal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pugal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pugal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pugal families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pugal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pugal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pugal 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 Pugal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pugal. 100% of Pugal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pugal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Pugal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pugal 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pugal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Pugal. For the veterans among your Pugal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pugal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pugal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pugal in 1968 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pugal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pugal 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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