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Pusnell Family History

Pusnell 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: Pesnell, Purnell, Gunnell, Purcell, Russell, Parnell, Fussell

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Where is the Pusnell family from?

You can see how Pusnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pusnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pusnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pusnell families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pusnell's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Pusnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Pusnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pusnell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pusnell. 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 military records available for the last name Pusnell. For the veterans among your Pusnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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