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Punkin Family History

Punkin 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: Junkin, Dunkin, Hankin, Unwin, Ruskin, Bunin, Parkin, Punke, Lukin

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Where is the Punkin family from?

You can see how Punkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Punkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Punkin families living in South Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Punkin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Punkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Punkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punkin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Punkin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Punkin. For the veterans among your Punkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punkin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Punkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Punkin in 1972 was 20, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punkin 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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