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Pureyar Family History

Pureyar 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: Preyer, Puyear, Puryear, Dreyer, Pear, Pusey, Smrekar, Parmar, Purser

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Where is the Pureyar family from?

You can see how Pureyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pureyar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pureyar family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pureyar's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Pureyar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pureyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pureyar 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 Pureyar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pureyar. For the veterans among your Pureyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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