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Putzman Family History

Putzman 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, Prutzman, Gutzman, Gutman, Butman, Outman, Rutman, Pullman

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Where is the Putzman family from?

You can see how Putzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Putzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Putzman families living in California. This was about 90% of all the recorded Putzman's in USA. California had the highest population of Putzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Putzman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Putzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putzman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Putzman. 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 72 military records available for the last name Putzman. For the veterans among your Putzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putzman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Putzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Putzman in 1966 was 89, and 79 in 1994.

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