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Putnall Family History

Putnall 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: Nuttall, Hudnall, Putnam, Pownall, Purnell, Gunnell, Tuthill, Putman

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Where is the Putnall family from?

You can see how Putnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putnall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Putnall family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Putnall's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Putnall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putnall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Putnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putnall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Putnall. 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 6 military records available for the last name Putnall. For the veterans among your Putnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putnall lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Putnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Putnall in 1976 was 51, and 75 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putnall 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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