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Purfie Family History

Purfie 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: Purdie, Currie, Purvis, Purse, Puri, Pirnie, Durie, Durfee, Murfin

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Where is the Purfie family from?

You can see how Purfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purfie family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Purfie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purfie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Purfie families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Purfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purfie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purfie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Purfie. For the veterans among your Purfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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