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Pumala Family History

Pumala 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: Pala, Kujala, Perala, Umana, Tomala, Pula, Tuomala, Pekala, Puma

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Where is the Pumala family from?

You can see how Pumala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pumala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pumala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pumala family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pumala's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pumala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pumala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pumala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Timber Faller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pumala. 100% of Pumala men worked as a Timber Faller. .

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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

  • Timber Faller
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Pumala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pumala 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pumala. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pumala. For the veterans among your Pumala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pumala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pumala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pumala in 1962 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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