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Pukelis Family History

Pukelis 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: Kuklis, Pullis, Pulis, Melis, Puls, Bullis, Preis, Purvis, Kulis

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Where is the Pukelis family from?

You can see how Pukelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pukelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pukelis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pukelis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pukelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pukelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pukelis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pukelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pukelis 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pukelis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pukelis. For the veterans among your Pukelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pukelis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pukelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pukelis in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

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