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Pulkowski Family History

Pulkowski 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: Polkowski, Sulkowski, Palkowski, Falkowski, Polakowski, Wilkowski

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Where is the Pulkowski family from?

You can see how Pulkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Pulkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pulkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pulkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pulkowski. 42% of Pulkowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pulkowski women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulkowski were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Pulkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulkowski 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Pulkowski. 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 412 military records available for the last name Pulkowski. For the veterans among your Pulkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulkowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pulkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pulkowski in 1960 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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