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Puleski Family History

Puleski 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: Poleski, Pulaski, Suleski, Zaleski, Ploski, Sulewski, Maleski

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Where is the Puleski family from?

You can see how Puleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puleski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puleski family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Puleski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Puleski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puleski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Puleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puleski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Puleski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Puleski. For the veterans among your Puleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puleski lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Puleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Puleski in 1982 was 74, and 63 in 1992.

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