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Puhek Family History

Puhek 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: Turek, Pusey, Petek, Panek, Puck, Patek, Bucek, Paek, Dudek, Puder

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Where is the Puhek family from?

You can see how Puhek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Puhek families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Puhek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Puhek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Puhek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puhek. 60% of Puhek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Puhek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puhek were Electrician and Typist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Puhek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Puhek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhek 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Puhek. 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 100 military records available for the last name Puhek. For the veterans among your Puhek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Puhek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Puhek in 1963 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puhek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhek 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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