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Puzell Family History

Puzell 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: Pell, Punzel, Purcell, Guell, Ezell, Powell, Pugel, Pursell, Kuzel

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Where is the Puzell family from?

You can see how Puzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puzell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Puzell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Puzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puzell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Puzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puzell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Puzell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Puzell. For the veterans among your Puzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puzell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Puzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Puzell in 1967 was 81, and 77 in 1976.

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