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Pulkin Family History

Pulkin 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: Culkin, Sulkin, Pullin, Palin, Polin, Ruskin, Dulin, Hulin, Pulcini

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Where is the Pulkin family from?

You can see how Pulkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pulkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pulkin families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulkin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pulkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulkin 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 57 census records available for the last name Pulkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulkin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pulkin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pulkin. For the veterans among your Pulkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pulkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pulkin in 1965 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulkin 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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