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Pullara Family History

Pullara Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily):: from Sicilian puddara denoting a plant of the pimpernel family.

(Pullarà): occupational name from Greek poularas ‘horse breeder’ (see Pollara).

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


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Where is the Pullara family from?

You can see how Pullara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pullara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Pullara families living in Florida. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pullara's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Pullara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pullara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pullara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pullara. 25% of Pullara men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Pullara women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pullara were Cigar Maker and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Cigar Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    63%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pullara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pullara 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Pullara. 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 221 military records available for the last name Pullara. For the veterans among your Pullara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pullara lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pullara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pullara in 1956 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pullara 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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