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Putten Family History

Putten 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: Rutten, Putter, Patten, Outten, Hutter, Lutton, Botten, Butter

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Where is the Putten family from?

You can see how Putten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Putten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Putten family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Putten's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Putten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putten 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 Putten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Putten. 100% of Putten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Putten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Putten. 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 271 military records available for the last name Putten. For the veterans among your Putten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Putten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Putten in 1972 was 78, and 56 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putten 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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