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Putyra Family History

Putyra 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: Pitera, Patera, Petra, Butera, Dutra, Luthra, Sutera, Tyra, Peter

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Where is the Putyra family from?

You can see how Putyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putyra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Putyra families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Putyra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Putyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putyra 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 Putyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Warper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putyra. 100% of Putyra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Putyra women worked as a Warper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Warper
    100%

What Putyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Putyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putyra 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Putyra. 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 14 military records available for the last name Putyra. For the veterans among your Putyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putyra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Putyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Putyra in 1962 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putyra 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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