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Puvel Family History

Puvel 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: Pugel, Pavel, Pucel, Peel, Pusey, Kusel, Pulver, Savel, Rubel, Aubel

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Where is the Puvel family from?

You can see how Puvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puvel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puvel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puvel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Puvel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puvel 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 Puvel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puvel. 100% of Puvel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Puvel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Puvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puvel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Puvel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Puvel. For the veterans among your Puvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puvel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Puvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puvel in 1955 was 48, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puvel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puvel 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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