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Pukis Family History

Pukis 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: Pulis, Paris, Puls, Duris, Rubis, Preis, Purvis, Buis, Kulis, Lukin

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Where is the Pukis family from?

You can see how Pukis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pukis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pukis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pukis families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pukis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pukis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pukis 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 Pukis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pukis. 40% of Pukis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pukis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pukis were Cleaner and Weaver.

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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
    40%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Cleaner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Pukis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Pukis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pukis 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Pukis. 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 76 military records available for the last name Pukis. For the veterans among your Pukis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pukis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pukis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pukis in 1945 was 34, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pukis 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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