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Purer Family History

Purer 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: Purser, Puder, Furer, Murer, Porter, Turner, Turek, Peter, Huber

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Where is the Purer family from?

You can see how Purer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Purer families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Purer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purer 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 Purer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Garage Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purer. 100% of Purer men worked as a Garage Proprietor.

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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

  • Garage Proprietor
    100%

What Purer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Purer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Purer. 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 93 military records available for the last name Purer. For the veterans among your Purer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Purer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Purer in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purer 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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