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Putis Family History

Putis 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: Pulis, Paris, Puls, Curtis, Duris, Autio, Matis, Rubis, Artis, Preis

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Where is the Putis family from?

You can see how Putis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Putis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Putis families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Putis's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Putis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putis 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 Putis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putis. 72% of Putis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Putis women worked as a Presser.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Putis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putis 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Putis. 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 105 military records available for the last name Putis. For the veterans among your Putis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Putis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Putis in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putis 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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