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Purgold Family History

Purgold 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: Pergola, Bergold, Harold, Gold, Parola, Mangold, Arnold, Priolo, Puro

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Where is the Purgold family from?

You can see how Purgold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purgold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Purgold families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Purgold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgold 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 Purgold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purgold. 100% of Purgold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Purgold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Purgold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgold 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Purgold. 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 199 military records available for the last name Purgold. For the veterans among your Purgold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Purgold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Purgold in 1972 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgold 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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