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Puglia Family History

Puglia Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Apulia (Italian Puglia) in southeastern Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puglia family from?

You can see how Puglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puglia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Puglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Puglia family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Puglia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puglia families in 1891.
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What did your Puglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puglia. 22% of Puglia men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Puglia women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puglia were Truck Driver and Worker Escapement Dept.

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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
    22%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Worker Escapement Dept
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Puglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puglia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Puglia. 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 825 military records available for the last name Puglia. For the veterans among your Puglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puglia lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Puglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Puglia in 1955 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puglia 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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