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Puncochar Family History

Puncochar 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: Pacocha, Durocher, Kuchar, Plocher, Panchal, Punch, Pincock, Puccia

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Where is the Puncochar family from?

You can see how Puncochar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puncochar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Puncochar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Puncochar families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Puncochar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Puncochar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puncochar 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 Puncochar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puncochar. 43% of Puncochar 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Puncochar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Puncochar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puncochar 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Puncochar. 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 103 military records available for the last name Puncochar. For the veterans among your Puncochar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puncochar lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Puncochar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Puncochar in 1942 was 36, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puncochar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puncochar 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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