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Puran Family History

Puran Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly northern states): from a Hindi personal name based on Sanskrit poorna ‘complete’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puran family from?

You can see how Puran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Puran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Puran family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Puran's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Puran families in 1861.
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What did your Puran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puran. 100% of Puran men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Puran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puran 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Puran. 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 678 military records available for the last name Puran. For the veterans among your Puran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puran lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Puran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Puran in 1985 was 62, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puran 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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