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Putzig Family History

Putzig 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: Utzig, Putzer, Putz, Puig, Pullig, Puzio, Putzier, Witzig, Muthig

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Where is the Putzig family from?

You can see how Putzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Putzig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Putzig families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Putzig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Putzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Putzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Plain Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putzig. 34% of Putzig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Putzig women worked as a Plain Sewer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Plain Sewer
    100%
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What Putzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Putzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putzig 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Putzig. 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 110 military records available for the last name Putzig. For the veterans among your Putzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putzig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Putzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Putzig in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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