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Puysh Family History

Puysh 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: Rush, Puls, Pust, Bush, Huish, Lush, Tush, Purse, Puch, Gush

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Where is the Puysh family from?

You can see how Puysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puysh family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Puysh family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Puysh's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Puysh families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Puysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puysh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Puysh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Puysh. For the veterans among your Puysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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