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Purbaugh Family History

Purbaugh 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: Surbaugh, Arbaugh, Sirbaugh, Carbaugh, Puterbaugh, Kerbaugh, Rumbaugh

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Where is the Purbaugh family from?

You can see how Purbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Purbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Purbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Purbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Purbaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Purbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Purbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purbaugh 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Purbaugh. 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 142 military records available for the last name Purbaugh. For the veterans among your Purbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purbaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Purbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Purbaugh in 1959 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purbaugh 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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