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Purbis Family History

Purbis 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: Purvis, Paris, Curtis, Duris, Rubis, Preis, Puri, Urbas, Juris

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Where is the Purbis family from?

You can see how Purbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purbis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Purbis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Purbis families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Purbis's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Purbis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Purbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purbis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Purbis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Purbis. For the veterans among your Purbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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