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Punch Family History

Punch Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Points

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


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Where is the Punch family from?

You can see how Punch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Punch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Punch families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Punch's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Punch families in 1911.
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What did your Punch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Punch. 100% of Punch men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Punch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Punch. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Punch. For the veterans among your Punch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Punch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Punch in 1954 was 17, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Punch 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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