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Pusty Family History

Pusty 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: Pusey, Pust, Lusty, Putty, Post, Musto, Rust, Dust, Just, Pulte

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Where is the Pusty family from?

You can see how Pusty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pusty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pusty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pusty families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pusty's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pusty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pusty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pusty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pusty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Pusty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pusty 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pusty. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pusty. For the veterans among your Pusty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pusty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Pusty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pusty in 1973 was 56, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pusty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pusty 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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