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Purello Family History

Purello 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: Purcell, Parella, Pursell, Perella, Cuello, Augello, Murillo, Torello

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Where is the Purello family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purello 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 Purello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purello. 100% of Purello men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Purello women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Purello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Purello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purello 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Purello. 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 33 military records available for the last name Purello. For the veterans among your Purello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purello lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Purello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purello in 1970 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purello 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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