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Puett Family History

Puett Surname Meaning

North German (Pütt): habitational name from any of several places so named in Rhineland Westphalia and Pomerania but in most cases a topographic name from Middle Low German putte ‘pit, well, puddle, pond’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puett family from?

You can see how Puett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Puett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Puett families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Puett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Puett families in 1891.
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What did your Puett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puett. 21% of Puett men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Puett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puett were Salesman and Knitter.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Knitter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Puett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puett 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Puett. 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 Puett. For the veterans among your Puett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Puett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Puett in 1950 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puett 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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