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Purefoy Family History

Purefoy Surname Meaning

English: from Anglo-Norman French par fei ‘by (my) faith’ a nickname for someone who habitually used this expression.

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This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Purefoy family from?

You can see how Purefoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purefoy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purefoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Purefoy family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purefoy's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Purefoy families in 1891.
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What did your Purefoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purefoy. 43% of Purefoy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Purefoy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purefoy were Log Cutter and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Log Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Purefoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purefoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purefoy 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Purefoy. 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 416 military records available for the last name Purefoy. For the veterans among your Purefoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purefoy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Purefoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Purefoy in 1969 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purefoy 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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