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Pullig Family History

Pullig Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Pillig, a habitational name from Pillig in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Puley (see Pulley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pullig family from?

You can see how Pullig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pullig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pullig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pullig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pullig families in 1891.
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What did your Pullig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pullig. 43% of Pullig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Agent
    8%

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Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Pullig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullig 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pullig. 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 223 military records available for the last name Pullig. For the veterans among your Pullig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pullig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pullig in 1964 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullig 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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