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Purificato Family History

Purificato 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: Pacifico, Principato, Puliafico, Carricato, Primiano, Parfitt

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Where is the Purificato family from?

You can see how Purificato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purificato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Purificato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purificato family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Purificato's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Purificato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purificato 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 Purificato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purificato. 50% of Purificato men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Purificato women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Purificato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Purificato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purificato 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Purificato. 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 122 military records available for the last name Purificato. For the veterans among your Purificato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purificato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Purificato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Purificato in 1963 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purificato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purificato 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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