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Putcher Family History

Putcher 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: Pitcher, Butcher, Dutcher, Cutcher, Kutcher, Letcher, Putzer, Witcher

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Where is the Putcher family from?

You can see how Putcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putcher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Putcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Putcher families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Putcher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Putcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Putcher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Putcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putcher 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Putcher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Putcher. For the veterans among your Putcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putcher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Putcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Putcher in 1972 was 50, and 70 in 1995.

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