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Punches Family History

Punches Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pontius.

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


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Where is the Punches family from?

You can see how Punches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punches family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Punches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Punches families living in Essex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Punches's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Punches families in 1891.
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What did your Punches ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Punches. 78% of Punches women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Punches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punches 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Punches. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Punches. For the veterans among your Punches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punches lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Punches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Punches in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punches 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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