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Puhl Family History

Puhl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pohl topographic name for someone who lived by a pool or pond.

Middle High German pfuol phuol or a habitational name from a place so named.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puhl family from?

You can see how Puhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Puhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Puhl family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Puhl's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Puhl families in 1911.
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What did your Puhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Puhl. 100% of Puhl men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Puhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhl 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Puhl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Puhl. For the veterans among your Puhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Puhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Puhl in 1954 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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