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Pugliese Family History

Pugliese Surname Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): from an adjectival derivative of Puglia hence a habitational name for someone from Apulia.

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


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Where is the Pugliese family from?

You can see how Pugliese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pugliese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pugliese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pugliese family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pugliese's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Pugliese families in 1911.
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What did your Pugliese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pugliese. 22% of Pugliese men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Pugliese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pugliese were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pugliese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pugliese 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Pugliese. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pugliese. For the veterans among your Pugliese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pugliese lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pugliese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pugliese in 1947 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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