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Putterbaugh Family History

Putterbaugh 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: Puterbaugh, Butterbaugh, Buterbaugh, Puderbaugh, Pottebaum

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Where is the Putterbaugh family from?

You can see how Putterbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putterbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Putterbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Putterbaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Putterbaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Putterbaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putterbaugh 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 Putterbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Putterbaugh. 60% of Putterbaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Putterbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Putterbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putterbaugh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Putterbaugh. 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 60 military records available for the last name Putterbaugh. For the veterans among your Putterbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putterbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Putterbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Putterbaugh in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putterbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putterbaugh 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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