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Pufka Family History

Pufka 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: Puck, Polka, Kafka, Punke, Puff, Rutka, Kulka, Luka, Pula, Pelka

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Where is the Pufka family from?

You can see how Pufka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pufka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pufka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pufka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pufka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pufka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pufka 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 Pufka. 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 Pufka. For the veterans among your Pufka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pufka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Pufka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pufka in 1974 was 71, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pufka 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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