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Puttnam Family History

Puttnam Surname Meaning

see Putnam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Puttnam family from?

You can see how Puttnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puttnam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Puttnam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Puttnam families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Puttnam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Puttnam families in 1891.
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What did your Puttnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fishmanger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Puttnam. 50% of Puttnam men worked as a Fishmanger and 84% of Puttnam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puttnam were Fish Salesman and Factory Hand (packer).

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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

  • Fishmanger
    50%
  • Fish Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Factory Hand (packer)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Puttnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puttnam 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Puttnam. 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 59 military records available for the last name Puttnam. For the veterans among your Puttnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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