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Pulwer Family History

Pulwer 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, Palmer, Fuller, Power, Buller, Tuller, Peller

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Where is the Pulwer family from?

You can see how Pulwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulwer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pulwer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Pulwer families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pulwer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pulwer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pulwer. 67% of Pulwer men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    67%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Pulwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulwer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pulwer. 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 80 military records available for the last name Pulwer. For the veterans among your Pulwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulwer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Pulwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pulwer in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 1996.

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