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Purchla Family History

Purchla 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, Porchia, Purcella, Parola, Buchta, Perla, Purpura, Burcham

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Where is the Purchla family from?

You can see how Purchla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purchla families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Purchla's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Purchla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchla 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 Purchla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purchla. 100% of Purchla men worked as a Printer and 100% of Purchla women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Purchla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Purchla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchla 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Purchla. 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 52 military records available for the last name Purchla. For the veterans among your Purchla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchla lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Purchla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Purchla in 1972 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purchla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purchla 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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