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Puhle Family History

Puhle 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: Muhle, Puhl, Pohle, Ruhle, Kuhle, Uhle, Mule, Pille, Mehle, Puls

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Where is the Puhle family from?

You can see how Puhle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puhle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Puhle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Puhle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Puhle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puhle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engraver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puhle. 100% of Puhle men worked as an Engraver. .

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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

  • Engraver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Puhle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhle 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Puhle. 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 69 military records available for the last name Puhle. For the veterans among your Puhle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Puhle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puhle in 1966 was 73, and 101 in 2002.

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