This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Puhalla family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Puhalla Family History

Puhalla Surname Meaning

Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Puhalla family from?

You can see how Puhalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Puhalla families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Puhalla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Puhalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Puhalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puhalla. 18% of Puhalla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Puhalla women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Puhalla | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Puhalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Puhalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhalla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Puhalla

Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Puhalla. 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.

View all Puhalla immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Puhalla. For the veterans among your Puhalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Puhalla military records

You've only scratched the surface of Puhalla family history

Discover More

What is the average Puhalla lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Puhalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Puhalla in 1942 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puhalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhalla 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Puhalla family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial