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Puvogel Family History

Puvogel Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Puvogel an onomatopoeic name of the hoopoe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puvogel family from?

You can see how Puvogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puvogel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Puvogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Puvogel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Puvogel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Puvogel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puvogel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puvogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puvogel. 46% of Puvogel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Puvogel women worked as a Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Florist
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Puvogel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Puvogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puvogel 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Puvogel. 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 185 military records available for the last name Puvogel. For the veterans among your Puvogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puvogel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Puvogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Puvogel in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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