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Puljer Family History

Puljer 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, Pulfer, Palmer, Fuller, Buller, Tuller, Peller

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Where is the Puljer family from?

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

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puljer. 100% of Puljer women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Puljer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Puljer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puljer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Puljer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Puljer. For the veterans among your Puljer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puljer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Puljer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Puljer in 1968 was 71, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puljer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puljer 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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