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Puyau Family History

Puyau 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: Pfau, Payan, Pau, Pula, Puma, Puga, Burau, Pupa, Kunau, Puyear

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Puyau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puyau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Puyau. 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 44 military records available for the last name Puyau. For the veterans among your Puyau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puyau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Puyau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Puyau in 1975 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

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