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Pulakis Family History

Pulakis 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: Pulaski, Pullis, Lakis, Pulis, Paris, Puls, Politis, Palacio, Lakin

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Where is the Pulakis family from?

You can see how Pulakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pulakis families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pulakis's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Pulakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Pulakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulakis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pulakis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pulakis. For the veterans among your Pulakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulakis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pulakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pulakis in 1966 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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