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Punola Family History

Punola 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: Parola, Pola, Pesola, Pujol, Spinola, Pula, Paola, Puebla, Runfola

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Where is the Punola family from?

You can see how Punola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Punola family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Punola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Punola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Punola ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Punola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punola 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Punola. 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 4 military records available for the last name Punola. For the veterans among your Punola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punola lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Punola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Punola in 1971 was 72, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punola 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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