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Putt Family History

Putt Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon): western dialect variant of Pitt. North German (Pütt): see Puett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Putt family from?

You can see how Putt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Putt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 292 Putt families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Putt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Putt families in 1891.
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What did your Putt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Putt. 9% of Putt men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Putt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Putt were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Putt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Putt. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Putt. For the veterans among your Putt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Putt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Putt in 1942 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putt 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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