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Puit Family History

Puit 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: Pust, Suit, Puig, Pait, Putt, Punt, Pruit, Butt, Pu, Hunt

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Where is the Puit family from?

You can see how Puit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Puit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Puit families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Puit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Puit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Puit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puit 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Puit. 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 249 military records available for the last name Puit. For the veterans among your Puit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puit lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Puit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Puit in 1969 was 74, and 46 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puit 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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