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Puhala Family History

Puhala 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: Puhalla, Pala, Kujala, Perala, Puhl, Pula, Pekala, Huhtala, Kubala

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Where is the Puhala family from?

You can see how Puhala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Puhala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Puhala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Puhala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puhala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhala 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 Puhala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puhala. 59% of Puhala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Puhala women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puhala were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    59%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Paper Maker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Puhala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Puhala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhala 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Puhala. 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 156 military records available for the last name Puhala. For the veterans among your Puhala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhala lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Puhala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Puhala in 1953 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhala 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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