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Purco Family History

Purco 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: Turco, Puro, Porco, Parco, Barco, Percy, Pico, Puck, Turck, Junco

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Where is the Purco family from?

You can see how Purco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purco family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Purco's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Purco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Purco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purco 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Purco. 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 3 military records available for the last name Purco. For the veterans among your Purco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purco lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purco 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purco

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