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Purcelli Family History

Purcelli 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, Puricelli, Porcelli, Purcella, Pursell, Circelli, Percell

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Where is the Purcelli family from?

You can see how Purcelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Purcelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Purcelli family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Purcelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purcelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcelli 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 Purcelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purcelli. 25% of Purcelli men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Purcelli women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Purcelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Purcelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcelli 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Purcelli. 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 34 military records available for the last name Purcelli. For the veterans among your Purcelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Purcelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purcelli in 1966 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purcelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcelli 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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