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Putvin Family History

Putvin 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: Potvin, Putman, Purvis, Parvin, Autin, Petrin, Gutkin, Litvin, Purdin

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Where is the Putvin family from?

You can see how Putvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putvin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Putvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Putvin family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Putvin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Putvin families in 1880.
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What did your Putvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putvin. 50% of Putvin men worked as a Stock Clerk and 100% of Putvin women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 1940

  • Stock Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Putvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putvin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Putvin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Putvin. For the veterans among your Putvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putvin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Putvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Putvin in 1953 was 37, and 75 in 1999.

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