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Putlaw Family History

Putlaw 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: Outlaw, Putman, Putnam, Patla, Pula, Patlan, Pullam, Pullan, Pytlak

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Where is the Putlaw family from?

You can see how Putlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putlaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Putlaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Putlaw families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Putlaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Putlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Putlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putlaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Putlaw. 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 military records available for the last name Putlaw. For the veterans among your Putlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putlaw 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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