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Puglis Family History

Puglis 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: Puglia, Puglisi, Puglise, Pullis, Pulis, Puls, Bullis, Purvis, Kulis

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Where is the Puglis family from?

You can see how Puglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puglis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Puglis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Puglis family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puglis's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Puglis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puglis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puglis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puglis. 100% of Puglis men worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Puglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puglis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Puglis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Puglis. For the veterans among your Puglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puglis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Puglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Puglis in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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