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Purcia Family History

Purcia 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: Murcia, Puccia, Barcia, Purvis, Murgia, Garcia, Cuccia, Puri, Marcia

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Where is the Purcia family from?

You can see how Purcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purcia families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purcia's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Purcia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcia 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 Purcia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purcia. 100% of Purcia women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Purcia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Purcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcia 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Purcia. 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 Purcia. For the veterans among your Purcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Purcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Purcia in 1968 was 46, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcia 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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