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Puchelt Family History

Puchelt 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: Puckett, Buchele, Pucel, Buchert, Rachel, Rumfelt, Duckett, Pickel

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Where is the Puchelt family from?

You can see how Puchelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puchelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puchelt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Puchelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Puchelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puchelt 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 32 census records available for the last name Puchelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puchelt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Puchelt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Puchelt. For the veterans among your Puchelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puchelt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Puchelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Puchelt in 1972 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puchelt 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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