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Puttila Family History

Puttila 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: Purtill, Anttila, Guttilla, Pietila, Jutila, Mattila, Tuttle, Tuthill

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Where is the Puttila family from?

You can see how Puttila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puttila family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Puttila family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Puttila's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Puttila families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Puttila lifespan?

Average Puttila life expectancy in 1998 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puttila 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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