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Punsheon Family History

Punsheon 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: Pinson, Munsen, Rushton, Dunshee, Hutcheon, Dunson, Penson, Dunston

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Where is the Punsheon family from?

You can see how Punsheon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punsheon family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Punsheon families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Punsheon family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Punsheon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Punsheon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Punsheon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punsheon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Punsheon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Punsheon. For the veterans among your Punsheon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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