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Puhr Family History

Puhr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pur a variant of Bauer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puhr family from?

You can see how Puhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puhr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Puhr families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Puhr's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Puhr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhr 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 Puhr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puhr. 47% of Puhr men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Puhr women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puhr were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Assembler
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Puhr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhr 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Puhr. 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 260 military records available for the last name Puhr. For the veterans among your Puhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhr lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Puhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Puhr in 1958 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puhr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhr 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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