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Purje Family History

Purje 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: Purse, Puro, Pulte, Burge, Burke, Purser, Kure, Purdy, Porte, Furse

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Where is the Purje family from?

You can see how Purje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purje family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purje's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Purje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purje 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 48 census records available for the last name Purje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purje 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Purje. 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 17 military records available for the last name Purje. For the veterans among your Purje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purje lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Purje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Purje in 1974 was 83, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purje 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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