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Puenson Family History

Puenson 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: Penson, Benson, Person, Stenson, Pinson, Penso, Presson, Penton

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Where is the Puenson family from?

You can see how Puenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puenson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Puenson family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Puenson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Puenson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puenson 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 2 census records available for the last name Puenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puenson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Puenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Puenson. For the veterans among your Puenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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