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Punghorst Family History

Punghorst 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: Langhorst, Longhurst, Windhorst, Berghorst, Brunkhorst, Lindhorst

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Where is the Punghorst family from?

You can see how Punghorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punghorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Punghorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Punghorst families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Punghorst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Punghorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Punghorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punghorst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Punghorst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Punghorst. For the veterans among your Punghorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punghorst lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Punghorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Punghorst in 1975 was 71, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punghorst 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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