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Purich Family History

Purich 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: Burich, Perich, Urich, Jurich, Aurich, Eurich, Polich, Rich, Price

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Where is the Purich family from?

You can see how Purich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Purich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Purich family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purich's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Purich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purich 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 Purich ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purich. 100% of Purich men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Purich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Purich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purich 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Purich. 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 55 military records available for the last name Purich. For the veterans among your Purich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Purich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purich in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purich 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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