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Puetz Family History

Puetz Surname Meaning

German (Pütz): see Putz

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puetz family from?

You can see how Puetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Puetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Puetz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Puetz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Puetz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puetz 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 Puetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puetz. 37% of Puetz men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Puetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puetz were Coal Miner and Office Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Coal Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Sales Clerk
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

What Puetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Puetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puetz 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Puetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 613 military records available for the last name Puetz. For the veterans among your Puetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puetz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Puetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Puetz in 1954 was 48, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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