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Punzo Family History

Punzo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a personal name recorded as Punzus in medieval documents of uncertain origin. This surname is also found in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Punzo family from?

You can see how Punzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Punzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Punzo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Punzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punzo 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 Punzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Punzo. 25% of Punzo men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Trackman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Punzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Punzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punzo 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Punzo. 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 76 military records available for the last name Punzo. For the veterans among your Punzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punzo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Punzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Punzo in 1951 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punzo 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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