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Purbuck Family History

Purbuck 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: Surbeck, Spurbeck, Harbuck, Burback, Buck, Bruck, Kurucz, Purpura

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Where is the Purbuck family from?

You can see how Purbuck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purbuck family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Purbuck families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Purbuck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purbuck families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Purbuck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purbuck 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Purbuck. 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 Purbuck. For the veterans among your Purbuck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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