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Putskey Family History

Putskey 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: Pusey, Duskey, Putney, Eutsey, Poskey, Pursley, Huskey, Lutsky

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Where is the Putskey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Putskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Putskey. 100% of Putskey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Putskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Putskey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Putskey. For the veterans among your Putskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putskey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Putskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Putskey in 1975 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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