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Puerne Family History

Puerne 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: Cerne, Pierce, Perna, Pierre, Pere, Purse, Cherne, Berne, Penne

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Where is the Puerne family from?

You can see how Puerne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puerne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puerne family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Puerne's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Puerne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puerne 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 8 census records available for the last name Puerne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puerne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Puerne. 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 Puerne. For the veterans among your Puerne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puerne lifespan?

Average Puerne life expectancy in 1990 was 2 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puerne 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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