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Puhn Family History

Puhn 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: Kuhn, Huhn, Puhl, Luhn, Nuhn, Puhr, Pun, John, Pan, Pu

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Where is the Puhn family from?

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

What did your Puhn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Puhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Puhn. 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 74 military records available for the last name Puhn. For the veterans among your Puhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Puhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Puhn in 1966 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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