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Purala Family History

Purala 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: Perala, Parola, Perla, Pala, Prada, Prata, Kurata, Kujala, Prall

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Where is the Purala family from?

You can see how Purala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purala family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purala's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Purala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Purala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purala 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Purala. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Purala. For the veterans among your Purala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purala lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Purala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Purala in 1973 was 63, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purala 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.

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