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Puna Family History

Puna 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: Kuna, Pina, Pena, Pula, Luna, Pund, Puma, Puga, Pupa, Punt

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Where is the Puna family from?

You can see how Puna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Puna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Puna family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Puna's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Puna families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puna 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 Puna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puna. 34% of Puna men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Puna women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Seeking Work
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Puna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Puna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puna 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Puna. 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 156 military records available for the last name Puna. For the veterans among your Puna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Puna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Puna in 1968 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puna 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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