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Purcocks Family History

Purcocks 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: Peacock, Burdock, Horrocks, Brocks, Rocks, Prock, Turnock, Pidcock

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Where is the Purcocks family from?

You can see how Purcocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcocks family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Purcocks families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purcocks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Purcocks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcocks 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 Purcocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purcocks. 100% of Purcocks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Purcocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcocks 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Purcocks. 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 4 military records available for the last name Purcocks. For the veterans among your Purcocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purcocks

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