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Puhrman Family History

Puhrman 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: Buhrman, Fuhrman, Putman, Kohrman, Furman, Perman, Kurman, Burman

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Where is the Puhrman family from?

You can see how Puhrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhrman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Puhrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Puhrman families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Puhrman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Puhrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhrman 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 Puhrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puhrman. 38% of Puhrman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Puhrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Puhrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhrman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Puhrman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Puhrman. For the veterans among your Puhrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhrman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Puhrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Puhrman in 1972 was 35, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhrman 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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