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Puterson Family History

Puterson 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: Peterson, Paterson, Person, Patterson, Pierson, Otterson, Duerson

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Where is the Puterson family from?

You can see how Puterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Puterson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Puterson families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Puterson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Puterson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Puterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puterson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Puterson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Puterson. For the veterans among your Puterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puterson lifespan?

Average Puterson life expectancy in 1982 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puterson 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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