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Punka Family History

Punka 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: Punke, Penka, Kunka, Penna, Pink, Puck, Munk, Pinta, Kuna, Polka

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Where is the Punka family from?

You can see how Punka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Punka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Punka families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Punka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Punka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punka 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 Punka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Com Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Punka. 100% of Punka men worked as a Com Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Com Labor
    100%

What Punka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Punka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punka 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Punka. 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 20 military records available for the last name Punka. For the veterans among your Punka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Punka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Punka in 1972 was 52, and 72 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Punka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punka 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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