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Putts Family History

Putts 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: Lutts, Cutts, Potts, Putt, Putty, Pitts, Petts, Butts, Butt, Hutt

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Where is the Putts family from?

You can see how Putts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Putts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Putts families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Putts's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Putts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putts 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 Putts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Putts. 100% of Putts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Putts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putts 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Putts. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Putts. For the veterans among your Putts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putts lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Putts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Putts in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putts 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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