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Puskar Family History

Puskar Surname Meaning

Czech (Puškař); Slovak (Puškár); Croatian, Serbian, Bosniak, and Slovenian (Puškar): occupational name for a rifle or gun maker.

It is derived from the Slavic term puška meaning ‘gun’ or ‘rifle’.

This name highlights the craftsmanship associated with the production of firearms in these cultures.

Occupational surnames often reflect the trade of an ancestor, linking families to their historical professions.

For example, names like Pushkar share similar roots and meanings.

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


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Where is the Puskar family from?

You can see how Puskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puskar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Puskar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Puskar families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Puskar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Puskar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puskar 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 Puskar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puskar. 39% of Puskar men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Puskar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puskar were Bartender and Press 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
    39%
  • Miner
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Bartender
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Press Operator
    14%

What Puskar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puskar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Puskar. 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 900 military records available for the last name Puskar. For the veterans among your Puskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puskar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Puskar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Puskar in 1952 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puskar 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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