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Pupkes Family History

Pupkes 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: Lupkes, Puppe, Papes, Punke, Pipes, Perkes, Tukes, Popke, Puskas

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Where is the Pupkes family from?

You can see how Pupkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pupkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pupkes families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pupkes's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pupkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pupkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pupkes ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pupkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pupkes 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Pupkes. 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 142 military records available for the last name Pupkes. For the veterans among your Pupkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pupkes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Pupkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pupkes in 1967 was 63, and 74 in 1999.

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