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Puzey Family History

Puzey Name Meaning

see Pusey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Pusey, Paley, Lucey, Putzer, Pulley, Punzel, Purdy, Puder, Buley

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Where is the Puzey family from?

You can see how Puzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puzey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Puzey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 9 Puzey families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Puzey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Puzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puzey. 67% of Puzey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Puzey women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Puzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puzey 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Puzey. 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 346 military records available for the last name Puzey. For the veterans among your Puzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puzey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Puzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Puzey in 1962 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

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