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Puka Family History

Puka 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: Luka, Pula, Puma, Kuka, Puga, Pyka, Pupa, Puza, Pike, Pak

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Where is the Puka family from?

You can see how Puka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Puka families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Puka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Puka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puka 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 Puka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puka. 50% of Puka men worked as an Elevator Operator.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Puka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Puka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puka 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Puka. 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 131 military records available for the last name Puka. For the veterans among your Puka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Puka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Puka in 1962 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puka 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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