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Pures Family History

Pures 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: Peres, Pires, Bures, Purves, Purks, Turek, Paris, Puls, Uren, Pusey

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Where is the Pures family from?

You can see how Pures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pures family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pures families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Pures families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pures's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pures families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pures 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 Pures ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pures. 100% of Pures men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Pures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pures 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pures. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pures. For the veterans among your Pures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pures lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Pures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pures in 1983 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pures 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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