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Punnett Family History

Punnett Surname Meaning

English:: nickname for someone with a sharp tongue from Middle English poinaunt punyant ‘sharp piercing’ (Old French puignant poignant ‘stinging biting’).

nickname from Anglo-Norman French poignant ‘striker fighter’ (a derivative of poing ‘fist’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Punnett family from?

You can see how Punnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Punnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Punnett families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Punnett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Punnett families in 1891.
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What did your Punnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Punnett. 20% of Punnett men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Punnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Punnett were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Building Contractor
    20%
  • Cowman
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Punnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punnett 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Punnett. 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 364 military records available for the last name Punnett. For the veterans among your Punnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punnett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Punnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Punnett in 1958 was 63, and 73 in 2003.

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