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Purdham Family History

Purdham Surname Meaning

see Purdom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purdham family from?

You can see how Purdham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Purdham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Purdham families living in Cumberland. This was about 51% of all the recorded Purdham's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Purdham families in 1891.
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What did your Purdham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purdham. 34% of Purdham men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Purdham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purdham were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Agricultural Worker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

What Purdham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purdham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdham 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Purdham. 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 269 military records available for the last name Purdham. For the veterans among your Purdham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Purdham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purdham in 1965 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdham 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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