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Pulger Family History

Pulger 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: Pulver, Puller, Pilger, Pulfer, Bulger, Palmer, Alger, Burger, Fuller

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Where is the Pulger family from?

You can see how Pulger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pulger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pulger family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulger's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pulger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Pulger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pulger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pulger. For the veterans among your Pulger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Pulger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pulger in 1952 was 70, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulger 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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