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Puntila Family History

Puntila 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: Purtill, Pietila, Jutila, Gentile, Rantala, Punzel, Pontius, Kantola

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Puntila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puntila 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Puntila. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Puntila. For the veterans among your Puntila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puntila lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Puntila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Puntila in 1967 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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