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Puha Family History

Puha 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: Puhl, Pula, Muha, Puma, Puga, Guha, Pupa, Puza, Puhr, Pu

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Where is the Puha family from?

You can see how Puha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Puha families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puha 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 508 census records available for the last name Puha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puha 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Puha. 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 156 military records available for the last name Puha. For the veterans among your Puha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puha lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Puha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Puha in 1945 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puha 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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