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Purcy Family History

Purcy 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: Percy, Purdy, Bury, Darcy, Turco, Pusey, Dury, Jury, Bucy, Puro

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Where is the Purcy family from?

You can see how Purcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Purcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Purcy family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Purcy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Purcy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcy 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 Purcy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purcy. 50% of Purcy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Purcy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Purcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcy 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Purcy. 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 58 military records available for the last name Purcy. For the veterans among your Purcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Purcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Purcy in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purcy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcy 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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