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Puterbaugh Family History

Puterbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Puderbach (see Buterbaugh).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puterbaugh family from?

You can see how Puterbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puterbaugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Puterbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Puterbaugh families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Puterbaugh's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Puterbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Puterbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puterbaugh. 27% of Puterbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Puterbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puterbaugh were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Puterbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puterbaugh 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Puterbaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Puterbaugh. For the veterans among your Puterbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puterbaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Puterbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Puterbaugh in 1952 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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