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Puhlman Family History

Puhlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Puhlmann: variant of Puhl.

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


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Where is the Puhlman family from?

You can see how Puhlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Puhlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Puhlman family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Puhlman's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Puhlman families in 1891.
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What did your Puhlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puhlman. 34% of Puhlman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinest
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Puhlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Puhlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhlman 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Puhlman. 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 120 military records available for the last name Puhlman. For the veterans among your Puhlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhlman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Puhlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puhlman in 1962 was 89, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puhlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhlman 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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