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Puplis Family History

Puplis 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: Pullis, Pulis, Puls, Bullis, Purvis, Kulis, Mullis, Pavlis, Kuklis

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Where is the Puplis family from?

You can see how Puplis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puplis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Puplis families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puplis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Puplis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puplis 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 70 census records available for the last name Puplis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puplis 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Puplis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Puplis. For the veterans among your Puplis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puplis lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Puplis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Puplis in 1990 was 75, and 49 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puplis 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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