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Puknat Family History

Puknat 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: Putnam, Punt, Pundt, Donat, Hunt, Kunst, Penna, Granat, Bunt, Plant

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Where is the Puknat family from?

You can see how Puknat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puknat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puknat family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Puknat's in USA. California had the highest population of Puknat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puknat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puknat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Puknat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puknat 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Puknat. 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 34 military records available for the last name Puknat. For the veterans among your Puknat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puknat lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Puknat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Puknat in 1974 was 77, and 77 in 1997.

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