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Puriefoy Family History

Puriefoy 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: Purifoy, Peurifoy, Prieto, Purinton, Purkey, Peregoy, Prior, Priddy

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Where is the Puriefoy family from?

You can see how Puriefoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puriefoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puriefoy family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Puriefoy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Puriefoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puriefoy 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 12 census records available for the last name Puriefoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puriefoy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Puriefoy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Puriefoy. For the veterans among your Puriefoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puriefoy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Puriefoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Puriefoy in 1960 was 34, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puriefoy 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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