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Punis Family History

Punis 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: Kunis, Tunis, Pulis, Unis, Paris, Puls, Danis, Annis, Manis, Duris

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Where is the Punis family from?

You can see how Punis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Punis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Punis families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Punis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Punis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punis 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 Punis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Punis. 100% of Punis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Punis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Punis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punis 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Punis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Punis. For the veterans among your Punis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Punis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Punis in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Punis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punis 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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