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Puelston Family History

Puelston Name 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: Elston, Preston, Gelston, Pelton, Hueston, Polston, Egelston, Easton

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Where is the Puelston family from?

You can see how Puelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puelston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puelston family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Puelston's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Puelston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puelston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puelston ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Puelston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Puelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puelston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Puelston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Puelston. For the veterans among your Puelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puelston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Puelston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Puelston in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 2001.

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