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Putmon Family History

Putmon 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: Putman, Pitmon, Patmon, Lutton, Luton, Patron, Auton, Mutton, Dutton

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Where is the Putmon family from?

You can see how Putmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Putmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Putmon families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Putmon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Putmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putmon 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 Putmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putmon. 20% of Putmon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Putmon women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Putmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Putmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putmon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Putmon. 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 42 military records available for the last name Putmon. For the veterans among your Putmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putmon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2000, in the United States, Putmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Putmon in 1948 was 28, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putmon 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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