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Pulcer Family History

Pulcer 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: Pulver, Puller, Pulfer, Sulcer, Palmer, Fuller, Buller, Tuller

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Where is the Pulcer family from?

You can see how Pulcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulcer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pulcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pulcer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulcer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pulcer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulcer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pulcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulcer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pulcer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pulcer. For the veterans among your Pulcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulcer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pulcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pulcer in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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