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Puritt Family History

Puritt 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: Pritt, Parfitt, Burritt, Pritz, Plitt, Pitt, Puett, Puri, Pratt

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Where is the Puritt family from?

You can see how Puritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puritt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puritt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Puritt families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Puritt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Puritt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puritt 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 Puritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puritt. 54% of Puritt men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Puritt women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puritt were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Puritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Puritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puritt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Puritt. 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 60 military records available for the last name Puritt. For the veterans among your Puritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puritt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Puritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Puritt in 1963 was 77, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puritt 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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