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Puzak Family History

Puzak 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: Puza, Pak, Kozak, Rusak, Peak, Buza, Puck, Polak, Zak, Burak

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Where is the Puzak family from?

You can see how Puzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Puzak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Puzak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puzak. 39% of Puzak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Puzak women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puzak were Bartender and Secretary. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Stockman
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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What Puzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Puzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puzak 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Puzak. 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 118 military records available for the last name Puzak. For the veterans among your Puzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puzak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Puzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Puzak in 1956 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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