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Pulkka Family History

Pulkka 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: Polka, Kulka, Pula, Pelka, Palka, Mulka, Hulka, Pulk, Dulka, Puls

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Where is the Pulkka family from?

You can see how Pulkka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulkka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pulkka family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pulkka's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pulkka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulkka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulkka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pulkka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulkka 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Pulkka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pulkka. For the veterans among your Pulkka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulkka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pulkka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pulkka in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 2001.

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