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Putignano Family History

Putignano 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: Bisignano, Savignano, Sirignano, Pignato, Sicignano, Mignano, Duignan

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Where is the Putignano family from?

You can see how Putignano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putignano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Putignano families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Putignano's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Putignano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putignano 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 Putignano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Putignano. 34% of Putignano men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Grocery Clerk
    34%

What Putignano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Putignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putignano 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Putignano. 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 58 military records available for the last name Putignano. For the veterans among your Putignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putignano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Putignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Putignano in 1964 was 84, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putignano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putignano 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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