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Putnum Family History

Putnum 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: Putnam, Pullum, Putney, Burnum, Butrum, Purdum, Ranum, Plum, Thum

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Where is the Putnum family from?

You can see how Putnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putnum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Putnum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Putnum family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Putnum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Putnum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putnum 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 Putnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Putnum. 20% of Putnum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Printer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Putnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putnum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Putnum. 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 79 military records available for the last name Putnum. For the veterans among your Putnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putnum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Putnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Putnum in 1966 was 47, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putnum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putnum 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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