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Purgatore Family History

Purgatore 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: Muratore, Paratore, Prator, Paramore, Pescatore, Serratore, Tornatore

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Where is the Purgatore family from?

You can see how Purgatore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgatore family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purgatore family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purgatore's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Purgatore families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Purgatore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgatore 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Purgatore. 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 7 military records available for the last name Purgatore. For the veterans among your Purgatore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgatore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Purgatore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Purgatore in 1968 was 72, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgatore 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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