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Puni Family History

Puni 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: Muni, Puri, Pund, Punt, Pung, Pun, Pini, Pan, Pu, Pang

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Where is the Puni family from?

You can see how Puni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Puni families living in Hawaii. This was about 60% of all the recorded Puni's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Puni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puni. 100% of Puni 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 449 census records available for the last name Puni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puni 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Puni. 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 60 military records available for the last name Puni. For the veterans among your Puni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puni lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Puni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Puni in 1980 was 41, and 70 in 2002.

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