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Putnak Family History

Putnak 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: Putnam, Putman, Putney, Patak, Ptak, Hutnik, Pathak, Rusnak, Petak

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Where is the Putnak family from?

You can see how Putnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Putnak families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Putnak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Putnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Putnak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Putnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putnak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Putnak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Putnak. For the veterans among your Putnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putnak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Putnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Putnak in 1977 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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