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Puumala Family History

Puumala 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: Tuomala, Putman, Pala, Ahumada, Hautala, Kujala, Perala, Umana

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Where is the Puumala family from?

You can see how Puumala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puumala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Puumala families living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puumala's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Puumala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puumala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Puumala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puumala 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Puumala. 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 404 military records available for the last name Puumala. For the veterans among your Puumala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puumala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Puumala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Puumala in 1966 was 55, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puumala 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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