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Putoff Family History

Putoff 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: Puthoff, Duboff, Puff, Stoff, Turoff, Uthoff, Petroff, Ruoff, Popoff

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Where is the Putoff family from?

You can see how Putoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Putoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Putoff families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Putoff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Putoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putoff 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 449 census records available for the last name Putoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Putoff. 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 47 military records available for the last name Putoff. For the veterans among your Putoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Putoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Putoff in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putoff 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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