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Purcel Family History

Purcel 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: Purcell, Parcel, Pucel, Pursel, Turkel, Purser, Punzel, Muriel, Pugel

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Where is the Purcel family from?

You can see how Purcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purcel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Purcel families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Purcel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Purcel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcel 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 Purcel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purcel. 75% of Purcel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Purcel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Purcel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Purcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcel 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Purcel. 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 226 military records available for the last name Purcel. For the veterans among your Purcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Purcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purcel in 1952 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purcel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcel 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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