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Pulsifer Family History

Pulsifer Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of English Percival.

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


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You can see how Pulsifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulsifer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pulsifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 58 Pulsifer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 98% of all the recorded Pulsifer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pulsifer families in 1911.
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What did your Pulsifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pulsifer. 47% of Pulsifer 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
    47%
  • Labourer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pulsifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulsifer 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Pulsifer. 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 Pulsifer. For the veterans among your Pulsifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulsifer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pulsifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pulsifer in 1951 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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