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Origins of the Putney surname

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About the Putneys

We have a total number of 1195 records for people with the last name Putney.

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Where do most Putneys live?

In 1921, most Putneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Putneys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 811 records for the Putney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.

Who were Putneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Putneys.

What are the most common Putney first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Putney family members

Common jobs for Putneys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Putneys in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Domestic Servant

3

Boot Fitter

2

Cigar Box Maker

2

Cigar Box Paperer

2

Common Male occupations for Putneys in 1921
Cigar Box Maker

10

Timber Merchant

9

Plasterer

7

General Farmers

4

Ag Labourer

3

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