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Puddister Family History

Puddister 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: Pallister, Preister, Pfister, Deister, Phemister, Hardister, Edmister

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Where is the Puddister family from?

You can see how Puddister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puddister family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Puddister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Puddister family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Puddister's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Puddister families in 1871.
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What did your Puddister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puddister. 100% of Puddister men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Puddister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puddister 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Puddister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Puddister. For the veterans among your Puddister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puddister lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Puddister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Puddister in 1970 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puddister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puddister 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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