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Putress Family History

Putress 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: Tress, Press, Burress, Huntress, Burgess, Furness, Kress, Putzer

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Where is the Putress family from?

You can see how Putress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putress family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Putress families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Putress families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Putress's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Putress families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Putress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putress 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Putress. 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 Putress. For the veterans among your Putress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putress lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putress 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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