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Putty Name Meaning

Probably English: perhaps a variant of Putter with a variant pronunciation of the final syllable. Indian (Tamil Nadu and Karnataka): from Tamil patti or pattinam ‘coastal region’.

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


Similar surnames: Nutty, Rufty, Getty, Patty, Mutti, Nulty, Patsy, Butto, Ditty, Petta

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Where is the Putty family from?

You can see how Putty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Putty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Putty families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Putty's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Putty families in 1911.
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What did your Putty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putty. 30% of Putty men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Putty women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Putty were Machinist and Book Binder. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Book Binder
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Putty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putty 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Putty. 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 585 military records available for the last name Putty. For the veterans among your Putty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Putty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Putty in 1957 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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