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Pundt Name Meaning

North German: variant of Pfund .

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


Similar surnames: Sundt, Pund, Mundt, Hundt, Punke, Bunde, Puett, Fendt, Gunst, Pust

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Where is the Pundt family from?

You can see how Pundt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pundt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pundt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Pundt families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pundt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pundt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pundt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pundt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pundt. 24% of Pundt men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Pundt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pundt were Farm Laborer and Inspector. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Inspector
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pundt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pundt 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Pundt. 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 869 military records available for the last name Pundt. For the veterans among your Pundt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pundt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pundt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pundt in 1958 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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