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Puhto Family History

Puhto 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: Pinto, Muto, Musto, Pust, Huhta, Puro, Cueto, Plato, Pulte, Busto

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Where is the Puhto family from?

You can see how Puhto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puhto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puhto family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Puhto's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Puhto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puhto 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 Puhto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puhto. 50% of Puhto men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Puhto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Puhto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puhto 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Puhto. 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 Puhto. For the veterans among your Puhto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puhto lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Puhto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Puhto in 1973 was 91, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puhto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puhto 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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