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Punsky Family History

Punsky 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: Pinsky, Pusey, Lansky, Dubsky, Munsey, Punke, Minsky, Plansky, Linsky

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Where is the Punsky family from?

You can see how Punsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Punsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Punsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Punsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Punsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punsky 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 Punsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Punsky. 34% of Punsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Punsky women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Decorator
    34%
  • Marble Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Punsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Punsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punsky 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Punsky. 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 73 military records available for the last name Punsky. For the veterans among your Punsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Punsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Punsky in 1965 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Punsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punsky 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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