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Puhak Family History

Puhak 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: Pak, Rusak, Peak, Puck, Polak, Burak, Patak, Puhl, Cihak, Pula

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Where is the Puhak family from?

You can see how Puhak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Puhak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Puhak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Puhak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puhak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puhak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puhak. 100% of Puhak 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 242 census records available for the last name Puhak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhak 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Puhak. 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 75 military records available for the last name Puhak. For the veterans among your Puhak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Puhak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puhak in 1965 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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