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Purenell Family History

Purenell 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: Purnell, Purcell, Parnell, Pursell, Burnell, Durnell, Purtell

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Where is the Purenell family from?

You can see how Purenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purenell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purenell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Purenell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Purenell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purenell 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 20 census records available for the last name Purenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purenell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purenell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Purenell. For the veterans among your Purenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purenell lifespan?

Average Purenell life expectancy in 2003 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purenell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purenell 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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