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Pulnik Family History

Pulnik 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: Kuznik, Kulik, Melnik, Kurnik, Pullig, Rudnik, Panik, Hutnik, Budnik

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Where is the Pulnik family from?

You can see how Pulnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pulnik family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulnik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pulnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Drawer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pulnik. 100% of Pulnik men worked as a Labor and 100% of Pulnik women worked as a Drawer. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Drawer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pulnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulnik 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pulnik. 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 61 military records available for the last name Pulnik. For the veterans among your Pulnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulnik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pulnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pulnik in 1968 was 46, and 98 in 2004.

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