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Puzniak Family History

Puzniak 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: Pozniak, Wozniak, Kuznik, Kuzniar, Kuznia, Pasciak, Huenink, Lesniak

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Where is the Puzniak family from?

You can see how Puzniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puzniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Puzniak families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Puzniak's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Puzniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puzniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puzniak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Puzniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puzniak 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Puzniak. 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 77 military records available for the last name Puzniak. For the veterans among your Puzniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puzniak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Puzniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Puzniak in 1961 was 37, and 91 in 2002.

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