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Puhakka Family History

Puhakka 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: Puhalla, Bhakta, Palka, Thakkar, Pianka, Hanka, Pulaski, Muraoka

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Where is the Puhakka family from?

You can see how Puhakka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhakka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Puhakka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puhakka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Puhakka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhakka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puhakka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Puhakka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Puhakka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhakka 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Puhakka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Puhakka. For the veterans among your Puhakka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhakka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Puhakka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Puhakka in 1968 was 82, and 82 in 1993.

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