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Purcello Family History

Purcello 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, Porcello, Purcella, Pursell, Marcello, Percell, Pucillo

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Where is the Purcello family from?

You can see how Purcello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Purcello families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Purcello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purcello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Purcello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcello 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Purcello. 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 16 military records available for the last name Purcello. For the veterans among your Purcello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcello lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Purcello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purcello in 1970 was 81, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purcello

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcello 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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