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Purchall Family History

Purchall 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, Purchase, Parshall, Birchall, Cutchall, Pershall, Prchal

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Where is the Purchall family from?

You can see how Purchall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Purchall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Purchall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purchall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purchall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purchall. 100% of Purchall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Purchall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchall 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Purchall. 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 33 military records available for the last name Purchall. For the veterans among your Purchall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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