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Putland Family History

Putland Surname Meaning

Probably from Putlands Farm in Maresfield (Sussex). However, no medieval forms have been found for this place-name and so the place may take its name from the surname.

The surname may have an alternative unknown origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Putland family from?

You can see how Putland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Putland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Putland families living in Surrey. This was about 9% of all the recorded Putland's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Putland families in 1891.
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What did your Putland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Putland. 50% of Putland men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Putland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Putland were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    30%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Putland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putland 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Putland. 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 411 military records available for the last name Putland. For the veterans among your Putland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putland lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Putland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Putland in 1947 was 54, and 94 in 2003.

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