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Punzel Family History

Punzel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bunzel from a diminutive of Bunze ‘(officially stamped) wine barrel’ possibly an occupational name or a nickname for a short fat man.

Probably a metonymic occupational name for an engraver or a metal worker of similar activity from Middle High German punze ‘chisel, gouge’ + excrescent -l.

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


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You can see how Punzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Punzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Punzel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Punzel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Punzel families in 1880.
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What did your Punzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Punzel. 54% of Punzel 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
    54%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Punzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punzel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Punzel. 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 171 military records available for the last name Punzel. For the veterans among your Punzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Punzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Punzel in 1965 was 67, and 55 in 2004.

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