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Putzier Name Meaning

German: habitational name probably from a place called Pritzier in Mecklenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Putzer, Putter, Luzier, Pitzer, Gutzmer, Patzer, Bitzer, Lutzker

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Where is the Putzier family from?

You can see how Putzier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Putzier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Putzier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Putzier families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Putzier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Putzier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Putzier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Putzier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Putzier. 45% of Putzier men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Putzier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Putzier were Truck Driver and 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Putzier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Putzier 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Putzier. 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 460 military records available for the last name Putzier. For the veterans among your Putzier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Putzier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Putzier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Putzier in 1962 was 95, and 75 in 2004.

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