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Putzell Family History

Putzell 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: Hutzell, Putzer, Punzel, Purcell, Pursell, Futrell, Uzzell, Hutzel

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Where is the Putzell family from?

You can see how Putzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Putzell families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Putzell's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Putzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putzell 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 Putzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Putzell. 34% of Putzell men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Putzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Putzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putzell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Putzell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Putzell. For the veterans among your Putzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putzell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Putzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Putzell in 1969 was 57, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putzell 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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