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Puttney Family History

Puttney 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: Putney, Suttner, Putter, Pitney, Furtney, Partney, Kuttner, Portney

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Where is the Puttney family from?

You can see how Puttney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puttney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Puttney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Puttney families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Puttney's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Puttney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Puttney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puttney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Puttney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Puttney. For the veterans among your Puttney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puttney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puttney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puttney

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