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Purchis Family History

Purchis 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: Purvis, Purchase, Turchin, Purohit, Porchia, Murchie, Turchi, Punches

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Where is the Purchis family from?

You can see how Purchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purchis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Purchis family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purchis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Purchis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchis 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 Purchis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purchis. 100% of Purchis men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Purchis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Purchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Purchis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Purchis. For the veterans among your Purchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Purchis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Purchis in 1965 was 66, and 56 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purchis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purchis 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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