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Putwain Family History

Putwain Surname Meaning

see Podevin.

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


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Where is the Putwain family from?

You can see how Putwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putwain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Putwain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Putwain families living in Kent. This was about 90% of all the recorded Putwain's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Putwain families in 1891.
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What did your Putwain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Removal Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Putwain. 50% of Putwain men worked as a Removal Contractor and 85% of Putwain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Putwain were Foreman Carpenter joiner and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Removal Contractor
    50%
  • Foreman Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Putwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putwain 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Putwain. 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 52 military records available for the last name Putwain. For the veterans among your Putwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putwain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Putwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Putwain in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 1997.

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