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Puydak Family History

Puydak 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: Sudak, Hudak, Dudak, Buynak, Puyear, Suydam, Pak, Rusak, Buda, Peak

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Where is the Puydak family from?

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

What did your Puydak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Puydak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puydak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Puydak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Puydak. For the veterans among your Puydak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puydak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Puydak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Puydak in 1966 was 70, and 62 in 1996.

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