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George Putman

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Given Name
George
Surname
Putman

The Name George

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Farmer or one who works the earth.
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The Putman Surname

Origin
English/German
Meaning
Derived from the occupational term for a person who worked with putty or a related material, or from a personal name.
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