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Pulve Family History

Pulve 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, Pulte, Pulse, Mule, Pille, Puls, Pelle, Culver, Yule, Pyle

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Where is the Pulve family from?

You can see how Pulve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulve family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pulve families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pulve's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pulve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulve 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 28 census records available for the last name Pulve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulve 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pulve. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pulve. For the veterans among your Pulve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulve lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pulve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pulve in 1970 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulve 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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