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Pua Family History

Pua Name Meaning

Chinese:: Teochew or Hokkien form of the surname 潘 see Pan variant Romanization of the surname 傅 see Fu

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


Similar surnames: Pu, Hua, Rua, Dua, Pla, Lua, Pia, Pula, Bua, Puma

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Where is the Pua family from?

You can see how Pua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pua families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pua's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pua. 100% of Pua men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Pua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pua 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Pua. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Pua. For the veterans among your Pua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pua lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pua in 1965 was 70, and 37 in 2004.

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