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Putala Family History

Putala 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: Butala, Pala, Hautala, Kujala, Perala, Hatala, Patla, Pula, Pekala

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Where is the Putala family from?

You can see how Putala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Putala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Putala's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Putala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putala 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 Putala ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Putala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putala 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Putala. 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 146 military records available for the last name Putala. For the veterans among your Putala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Putala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Putala in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putala 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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