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Pukanich Family History

Pukanich 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: Panich, Puskarich, Stanich, Kalich, Vranich, Picinich, Zunich, Panico

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Where is the Pukanich family from?

You can see how Pukanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pukanich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pukanich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pukanich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pukanich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pukanich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pukanich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pukanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pukanich 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pukanich. 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 Pukanich. For the veterans among your Pukanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pukanich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Pukanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pukanich in 1973 was 60, and 74 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pukanich 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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