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Puana Family History

Puana Surname 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: Piana, Pan, Pang, Guan, Papa, Duan, Rana, Plank, Quan, Dana

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Where is the Puana family from?

You can see how Puana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puana family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Puana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Puana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Puana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puana 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Puana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Puana. For the veterans among your Puana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puana lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Puana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puana in 1958 was 65, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puana 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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