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Punteney Family History

Punteney 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: Putney, Huntley, Marteney, Bunney, Senseney, Tunney, Pinckney, Pitney

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Where is the Punteney family from?

You can see how Punteney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punteney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Punteney families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Punteney's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Punteney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Punteney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Punteney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Punteney. 67% of Punteney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Punteney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Punteney were Inspector and Stenographer. .

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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
    67%
  • Inspector
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Punteney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punteney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Punteney. 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 64 military records available for the last name Punteney. For the veterans among your Punteney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punteney lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Punteney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Punteney in 1945 was 32, and 82 in 2003.

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