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Pulai Family History

Pulai 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: Pula, Pulli, Puls, Mula, Pilat, Pola, Pala, Budai, Lai, Pulte

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Where is the Pulai family from?

You can see how Pulai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulai family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Pulai families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulai's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pulai families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pulai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulai 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pulai. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pulai. For the veterans among your Pulai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulai lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Pulai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pulai in 1982 was 38, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pulai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulai 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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