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Puter Family History

Puter 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: Peter, Putzer, Buter, Puder, Putter, Luter, Kuter, Muter, Pater

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Where is the Puter family from?

You can see how Puter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Puter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Puter families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Puter's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Puter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puter 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 Puter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puter. 100% of Puter women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Puter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Puter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puter 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Puter. 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 52 military records available for the last name Puter. For the veterans among your Puter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Puter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Puter in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puter 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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