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Pukas Family History

Pukas 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: Puskas, Lukas, Zukas, Dukas, Lucas, Puls, Buras, Panas, Kuras, Papas

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Where is the Pukas family from?

You can see how Pukas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pukas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pukas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pukas families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pukas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pukas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pukas 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 Pukas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pukas. 58% of Pukas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pukas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pukas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Pukas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pukas 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Pukas. 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 237 military records available for the last name Pukas. For the veterans among your Pukas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pukas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pukas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pukas in 1962 was 77, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pukas 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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