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Pulkinen Family History

Pulkinen 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: Pulkkinen, Makinen, Jokinen, Tuominen, Pulcini, Leinen, Pullen

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Where is the Pulkinen family from?

You can see how Pulkinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulkinen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pulkinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pulkinen families living in Maine. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pulkinen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pulkinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulkinen 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 Pulkinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pulkinen. 67% of Pulkinen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pulkinen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulkinen were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Pulkinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Pulkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulkinen 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Pulkinen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Pulkinen. For the veterans among your Pulkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulkinen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pulkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pulkinen in 1963 was 76, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulkinen 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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