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Puckhaber Family History

Puckhaber 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: Pulkrabek, Schaber, Buckhalter, Huckabee, Picker, Tucker, Ducker

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Where is the Puckhaber family from?

You can see how Puckhaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puckhaber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Puckhaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Puckhaber families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Puckhaber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puckhaber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puckhaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puckhaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puckhaber. 29% of Puckhaber men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Puckhaber women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puckhaber were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Accountant
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Puckhaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puckhaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puckhaber 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Puckhaber. 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 246 military records available for the last name Puckhaber. For the veterans among your Puckhaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puckhaber lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Puckhaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Puckhaber in 1953 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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