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Putsey Family History

Putsey Surname 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, Putney, Eutsey, Utsey, Hussey, Putzer, Bussey, Pulley, Purser

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Where is the Putsey family from?

You can see how Putsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Putsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Putsey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Putsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Putsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putsey 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 Putsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Putsey. 100% of Putsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Putsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Putsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putsey 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Putsey. 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 91 military records available for the last name Putsey. For the veterans among your Putsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putsey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Putsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Putsey in 1981 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Putsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Putsey 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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