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Puts Family History

Puts 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: Puls, Putz, Putt, Butt, Pu, Hutt, Pott, Pate, Buss, Muto

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Where is the Puts family from?

You can see how Puts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Puts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Puts family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puts's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Puts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puts 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 Puts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puts. 34% of Puts men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Puts women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puts were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Puts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Puts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puts 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Puts. 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 65 military records available for the last name Puts. For the veterans among your Puts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puts lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Puts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Puts in 1980 was 69, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puts 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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