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Puler Family History

Puler 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: Pulver, Puller, Puder, Euler, Puleo, Paler, Pulfer, Guler, Mule

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Where is the Puler family from?

You can see how Puler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Puler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Puler families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Puler's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Puler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puler. 30% of Puler men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Puler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puler were Labor and 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puler 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Puler. 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 133 military records available for the last name Puler. For the veterans among your Puler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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