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Punla Family History

Punla 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: Pula, Puls, Penna, Mula, Palla, Pola, Perla, Pala, Pella, Kukla

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Where is the Punla family from?

You can see how Punla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Punla families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Punla family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Punla's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Punla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punla 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 7 census records available for the last name Punla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punla 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Punla. 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 76 military records available for the last name Punla. For the veterans among your Punla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punla lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Punla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Punla in 1991 was 75, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punla 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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