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Punkka Family History

Punkka 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, Kunkel, Penna, Pink, Panek, Puck, Munk, Punzel

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Where is the Punkka family from?

You can see how Punkka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punkka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Punkka family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Punkka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Punkka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punkka 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 Punkka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Punkka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Punkka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punkka 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Punkka. 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 26 military records available for the last name Punkka. For the veterans among your Punkka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punkka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Punkka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Punkka in 1970 was 85, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Punkka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punkka 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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