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Punbar Family History

Punbar 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: Dunbar, Ungar, Pintar, Lubar, Bubar, Puskar, Puyear, Pullar, Pindar

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Where is the Punbar family from?

You can see how Punbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punbar family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Punbar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Punbar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Punbar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punbar 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 36 census records available for the last name Punbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punbar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Punbar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Punbar. For the veterans among your Punbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punbar 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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