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Punlett Family History

Punlett 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: Plunkett, Puckett, Dunnett, Pallett, Puett, Pellett, Curlett, Bullett

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Where is the Punlett family from?

You can see how Punlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punlett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Punlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Punlett families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Punlett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Punlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Punlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punlett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Punlett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Punlett. For the veterans among your Punlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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