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Puntenney Family History

Puntenney 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: Putney, Tenney, Penney, Penny, Penner, Huntley, Marteney, Tenley

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Where is the Puntenney family from?

You can see how Puntenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puntenney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puntenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Puntenney families living in Indiana. This was about 74% of all the recorded Puntenney's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Puntenney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puntenney 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 Puntenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puntenney. 100% of Puntenney men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Puntenney women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Puntenney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Puntenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puntenney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Puntenney. 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 113 military records available for the last name Puntenney. For the veterans among your Puntenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puntenney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Puntenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Puntenney in 1953 was 59, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puntenney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puntenney 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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