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Puntney Family History

Puntney 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, Huntley, Bunney, Tunney, Pitney, Furtney, Partney, Montney

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Where is the Puntney family from?

You can see how Puntney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puntney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Puntney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Puntney families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Puntney's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Puntney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puntney 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 Puntney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puntney. 24% of Puntney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Puntney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puntney were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Puntney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puntney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puntney 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Puntney. 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 334 military records available for the last name Puntney. For the veterans among your Puntney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puntney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Puntney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Puntney in 1957 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puntney 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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