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Pugalee Family History

Pugalee 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: Ugalde, Pugsley, Purlee, Gale, Paley, Galle, Pulley, Pulte, Hughley

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pugalee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pugalee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pugalee. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Pugalee. For the veterans among your Pugalee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pugalee lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Pugalee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pugalee in 1978 was 31, and 26 in 1979.

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