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Puckham Family History

Puckham 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: Packham, Peckham, Wickham, Bickham, Dockham, Bucknam, Rackham

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Where is the Puckham family from?

You can see how Puckham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puckham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Puckham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Puckham families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Puckham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Puckham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puckham 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 147 census records available for the last name Puckham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puckham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Puckham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Puckham. For the veterans among your Puckham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puckham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Puckham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Puckham in 1972 was 60, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puckham 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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