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Puester Family History

Puester 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: Pester, Piester, Kuester, Plaster, Peter, Tester, Bester, Kuster

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Where is the Puester family from?

You can see how Puester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puester family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Puester families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Puester's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puester 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 69 census records available for the last name Puester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puester 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Puester. 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 4 military records available for the last name Puester. For the veterans among your Puester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puester lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Puester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Puester in 1972 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puester 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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