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Purhen Family History

Purhen 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: Uren, Burden, Buren, Purser, Porten, Parten, Purse, Buchen, Purdon

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Where is the Purhen family from?

You can see how Purhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purhen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purhen family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purhen's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Purhen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purhen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Purhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purhen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Purhen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Purhen. For the veterans among your Purhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purhen lifespan?

Average Purhen life expectancy in 1964 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purhen 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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