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Pulas Family History

Pulas 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: Puls, Plas, Pula, Palas, Kulas, Gulas, Pulos, Pulis, Pallas, Lucas

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Where is the Pulas family from?

You can see how Pulas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pulas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pulas family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulas's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pulas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulas 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 Pulas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pulas. 50% of Pulas men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    50%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Pulas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulas 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pulas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pulas. For the veterans among your Pulas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pulas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pulas in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulas 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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