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Pulles Family History

Pulles 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: Pulley, Puller, Pullen, Pullis, Pallas, Pille, Mullen, Gulley, Fuller

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Where is the Pulles family from?

You can see how Pulles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pulles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pulles family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pulles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulles 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 Pulles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pulles. 43% of Pulles 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Floor Finisher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Pulles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulles 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Pulles. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pulles. For the veterans among your Pulles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pulles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pulles in 1971 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pulles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulles 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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