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Pulos Family History

Pulos Surname Meaning

Greek: variant transliteration of Poulos.

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


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Where is the Pulos family from?

You can see how Pulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pulos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Pulos families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Pulos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pulos families in 1911.
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What did your Pulos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pulos. 22% of Pulos men worked as a Cook and 34% of Pulos women worked as a Home Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulos were Manager and Cleaner.

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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

  • Cook
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cleaner
    34%

What Pulos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pulos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulos 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Pulos. 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 583 military records available for the last name Pulos. For the veterans among your Pulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulos lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pulos in 1952 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pulos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulos 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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