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Pukala Family History

Pukala 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: Pekala, Pala, Kukla, Pakula, Hakala, Kala, Kujala, Perala, Skala

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Where is the Pukala family from?

You can see how Pukala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pukala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pukala families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pukala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pukala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pukala 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 Pukala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pukala. 100% of Pukala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pukala women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pukala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Pukala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pukala 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Pukala. 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 124 military records available for the last name Pukala. For the veterans among your Pukala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pukala lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pukala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pukala in 1957 was 38, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pukala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pukala 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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