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Puener Family History

Puener Surname 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: Turner, Peter, Pinner, Penner, Pulver, Putzer, Gunner, Purser, Diener

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Where is the Puener family from?

You can see how Puener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Puener families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Puener families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Puener's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Puener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Puener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puener 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Puener. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Puener. For the veterans among your Puener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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