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Puentis Family History

Puentis 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: Puentes, Prentis, Fuentes, Pettis, Puente, Huestis, Gentis, Prentiss

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Where is the Puentis family from?

You can see how Puentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puentis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Puentis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Puentis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Puentis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Puentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puentis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Puentis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Puentis. For the veterans among your Puentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puentis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puentis

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