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Puy Family History

Puy 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: Pu, Pay, Guy, Luy, Ply, Pry, Huy, Pun, Pue, Uy

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Where is the Puy family from?

You can see how Puy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Puy families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Puy's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Puy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puy. 20% of Puy men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Puy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puy were Lawyer and Helper. .

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Helper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puy 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Puy. 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 624 military records available for the last name Puy. For the veterans among your Puy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Puy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Puy in 1969 was 65, and 78 in 1984.

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