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Purchiss Family History

Purchiss 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: Purchase, Purkiss, Purvis, Murchison, Turchin, Preiss, Purohit

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Where is the Purchiss family from?

You can see how Purchiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purchiss family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purchiss's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Purchiss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Purchiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchiss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purchiss. 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 6 military records available for the last name Purchiss. For the veterans among your Purchiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchiss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Purchiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Purchiss in 1973 was 88, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purchiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purchiss 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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