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Puney Family History

Puney 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: Pusey, Putney, Kuney, Paley, Penny, Lucey, Haney, Ney, Dunay, Pine

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Where is the Puney family from?

You can see how Puney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Puney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Puney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Puney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Puney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Puney. 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 Puney. For the veterans among your Puney 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 Puney 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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