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Purdel Family History

Purdel 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: Pursel, Turkel, Burden, Purser, Punzel, Purcell, Muriel, Purdy, Puder

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Where is the Purdel family from?

You can see how Purdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Purdel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Purdel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purdel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Purdel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdel 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 58 census records available for the last name Purdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Purdel. 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 Purdel. For the veterans among your Purdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Purdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purdel in 1973 was 67, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdel 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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