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Puplava Family History

Puplava 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: Pullara, Pollara, Kulaga, Palaia, Pula, Plata, Pleva, Pullano, Plaza

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Where is the Puplava family from?

You can see how Puplava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puplava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Puplava families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Puplava's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Puplava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puplava 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 53 census records available for the last name Puplava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puplava 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Puplava. 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 27 military records available for the last name Puplava. For the veterans among your Puplava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puplava lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Puplava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Puplava in 1967 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puplava 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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