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Puis Family History

Puis 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: Puls, Buis, Puig, Pais, Duis, Luis, Ruis, Pulis, Pu, Reis

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Where is the Puis family from?

You can see how Puis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Puis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Puis families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Puis's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Puis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puis 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 859 census records available for the last name Puis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puis 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Puis. 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 520 military records available for the last name Puis. For the veterans among your Puis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Puis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Puis in 1974 was 81, and 93 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puis 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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