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Puffinberger Family History

Puffinberger Name 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: Puffenberger, Poffenberger, Puffenbarger, Kaffenberger, Offenberger

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Where is the Puffinberger family from?

You can see how Puffinberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puffinberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Puffinberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Puffinberger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puffinberger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Puffinberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puffinberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puffinberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puffinberger. 67% of Puffinberger 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
    67%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Puffinberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puffinberger 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 Puffinberger. 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 105 military records available for the last name Puffinberger. For the veterans among your Puffinberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puffinberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Puffinberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Puffinberger in 1964 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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