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Puerner Family History

Puerner 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: Berner, Turner, Penner, Kerner, Lerner, Purser, Koerner, Derner

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Where is the Puerner family from?

You can see how Puerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puerner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Puerner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Puerner families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Puerner's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Puerner families in 1891.
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What did your Puerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puerner. 22% of Puerner men worked as a Painter and 100% of Puerner women worked as a 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

  • Painter
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Inspector
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Puerner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puerner 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Puerner. 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 100 military records available for the last name Puerner. For the veterans among your Puerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puerner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Puerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Puerner in 1962 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puerner 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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