What were the various instances in history wherever use of punch cards were seen?

Punch cards were first widely used in the early 19th century for the Jacquard loom, which automated textile production. They gained prominence in the 20th century with Herman Hollerith's use of punch cards for the 1890 U.S. Census, significantly speeding up data processing. Later, they became integral to early computers in the mid-20th century, serving as a means to input and store data until they were gradually replaced by more advanced technologies. Additionally, punch cards were used in various voting systems, notably in the infamous 2000 U.S. presidential election.