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Purtiman Family History

Purtiman Name 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: Putman, Portman, Hurliman, Kurtzman, Periman, Huntsman, Wortman

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Where is the Purtiman family from?

You can see how Purtiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtiman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Purtiman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Purtiman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Purtiman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purtiman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Purtiman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Purtiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtiman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purtiman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Purtiman. For the veterans among your Purtiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtiman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Purtiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purtiman in 1974 was 66, and 48 in 1994.

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