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Punit Family History

Punit 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: Punt, Pundt, Hunt, Kunst, Bunt, Pust, Muni, Petit, Suit, Pont

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punit 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 17 census records available for the last name Punit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punit 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Punit. 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 5 military records available for the last name Punit. For the veterans among your Punit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Punit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Punit in 1973 was 75, and 86 in 2000.

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