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Pukey Family History

Pukey 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: Pusey, Lukey, Purkey, Pike, Duke, Paley, Lucey, Pulley, Luker, Auker

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Where is the Pukey family from?

You can see how Pukey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pukey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pukey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pukey families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pukey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pukey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pukey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pukey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pukey. 100% of Pukey 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 146 census records available for the last name Pukey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pukey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pukey. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pukey. For the veterans among your Pukey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pukey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pukey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pukey in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

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