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Where is the Purkiss family from?
You can see how Purkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purkiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 296 Purkiss families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Purkiss's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Purkiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purkiss. 12% of Purkiss men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Purkiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purkiss were Lorry Driver and Housekeeper. .
Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Purkiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Purkiss in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.