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Puentas Family History

Puentas 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: Puentes, Fuentes, Duenas, Puente, Puerta, Huertas, Penta, Rentas

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Where is the Puentas family from?

You can see how Puentas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puentas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puentas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Puentas's in USA. California had the highest population of Puentas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puentas 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 45 census records available for the last name Puentas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puentas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Puentas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Puentas. For the veterans among your Puentas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puentas lifespan?

Average Puentas life expectancy in 1981 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puentas 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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