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Putnal Family History

Putnal 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: Putnam, Putman, Putney, Futral, Durnal, Penna, Pal, Buteau, Vinal

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Where is the Putnal family from?

You can see how Putnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putnal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Putnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Putnal families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Putnal's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Putnal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putnal 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 Putnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putnal. 43% of Putnal men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Putnal women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Putnal were Salesman and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Putnal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Putnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putnal 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Putnal. 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 124 military records available for the last name Putnal. For the veterans among your Putnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putnal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Putnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Putnal in 1959 was 43, and 1 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putnal 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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