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Putko Family History

Putko 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: Petko, Dutko, Tutko, Muto, Puro, Autio, Puck, Perko, Putz, Pluto

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Where is the Putko family from?

You can see how Putko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Putko family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Putko's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Putko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Putko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Putko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putko 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Putko. 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 56 military records available for the last name Putko. For the veterans among your Putko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Putko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Putko in 1966 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

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