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Puenta Family History

Puenta 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: Puente, Puerta, Penta, Pienta, Penna, Cuesta, Fuente, Pinta, Puett

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Where is the Puenta family from?

You can see how Puenta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puenta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Puenta families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Puenta's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Puenta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puenta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puenta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Field Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Puenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puenta 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Puenta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Puenta. For the veterans among your Puenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puenta lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Puenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Puenta in 1985 was 69, and 58 in 2000.

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