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Puig Family History

Puig Surname Meaning

Catalan: from puig ‘hill(ock)’ (from Latin podium ‘platform’)

hence a topographic name for someone who lived at a high place

or a habitational name from any of numerous places in Catalonia (Spain)

named with this word.

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


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Where is the Puig family from?

You can see how Puig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Puig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Puig family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Puig's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Puig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Puig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puig. 34% of Puig men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Puig women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puig were Rancher and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Rancher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Puig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Puig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puig 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Puig. 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 405 military records available for the last name Puig. For the veterans among your Puig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Puig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Puig in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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