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Pumney Family History

Pumney 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: Putney, Rumney, Pusey, Pulley, Burney, Bunney, Turney, Rumsey

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Where is the Pumney family from?

You can see how Pumney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pumney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pumney family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pumney's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pumney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pumney 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 27 census records available for the last name Pumney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pumney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pumney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pumney. For the veterans among your Pumney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pumney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pumney

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