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Puntch Family History

Puntch 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: Punch, Pinch, Patch, Mutch, Puch, Zunich, Munch, Futch, Pusch, Dutch

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Where is the Puntch family from?

You can see how Puntch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puntch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puntch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Puntch families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Puntch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Puntch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puntch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puntch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puntch. 100% of Puntch men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Puntch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Puntch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puntch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Puntch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Puntch. For the veterans among your Puntch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puntch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Puntch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Puntch in 1958 was 44, and 93 in 2003.

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