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Puerzer Family History

Puerzer 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: Putzer, Purser, Herzer, Wurzer, Pretzer, Huerter, Pelzer, Quenzer

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Where is the Puerzer family from?

You can see how Puerzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puerzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Puerzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Puerzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Puerzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puerzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Puerzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puerzer. 100% of Puerzer women worked as a General Office Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Clerk
    100%

What Puerzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Puerzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puerzer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Puerzer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Puerzer. For the veterans among your Puerzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puerzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Puerzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Puerzer in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puerzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puerzer 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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