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Puitz Family History

Puitz 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: Putz, Pritz, Pultz, Pitz, Peitz, Puetz, Platz, Fitz, Britz, Pust

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Where is the Puitz family from?

You can see how Puitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puitz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Puitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Puitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Puitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Puitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Puitz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Puitz. For the veterans among your Puitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Puitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Puitz in 1967 was 60, and 41 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puitz 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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