This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Purack family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Purack Family History

Purack Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burack, Pack, Puck, Turck, Durick, Krack, Cusack, Brack, Plack, Burak

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Purack family from?

You can see how Purack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Purack families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Purack's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Purack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Purack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Purack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purack census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Purack

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Purack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Purack immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Purack. For the veterans among your Purack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Purack military records

You've only scratched the surface of Purack family history

Discover More

What is the average Purack lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Purack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Purack in 1973 was 27, and 27 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Purack family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial