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Purewal Family History

Purewal Surname Meaning

Indian and Pakistani (Punjab): from the name of a Jat clan from the ancient region of Paurava which lies between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers.

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


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You can see how Purewal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purewal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purewal family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Purewal's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Purewal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Purewal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purewal 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Purewal. 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 military records available for the last name Purewal. For the veterans among your Purewal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purewal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Purewal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purewal in 1971 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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