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Purin Family History

Purin 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: Turin, Murin, Gurin, Puri, Purdin, Perin, Marin, Paris, Pepin, Lubin

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Where is the Purin family from?

You can see how Purin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Purin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Purin families living in Cornwall. This was about 19% of all the recorded Purin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Purin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purin 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 Purin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purin. 20% of Purin men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Woodsman
    20%

What Purin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purin 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Purin. 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 191 military records available for the last name Purin. For the veterans among your Purin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Purin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Purin in 1960 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purin 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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