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Puflett Family History

Puflett 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: Flett, Puckett, Pallett, Puett, Pellett, Curlett, Bullett, Duffett

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Where is the Puflett family from?

You can see how Puflett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puflett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Puflett family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Puflett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Puflett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puflett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puflett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Puflett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puflett 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Puflett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Puflett. For the veterans among your Puflett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puflett lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Puflett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Puflett in 1983 was 96, and 80 in 1992.

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