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Puenner Family History

Puenner 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: Penner, Jenner, Pinner, Venner, Kenner, Brenner, Gunner, Henner

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Where is the Puenner family from?

You can see how Puenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puenner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puenner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Puenner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Puenner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puenner 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 47 census records available for the last name Puenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puenner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Puenner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Puenner. For the veterans among your Puenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puenner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Puenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Puenner in 1973 was 59, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puenner 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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