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Purjes Family History

Purjes 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: Purves, Purser, Purvis, Peres, Perkes, Pries, Purse, Porges, Harjes

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Where is the Purjes family from?

You can see how Purjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purjes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Purjes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purjes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purjes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Purjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purjes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Purjes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Purjes. For the veterans among your Purjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purjes lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Purjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purjes in 1986 was 77, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purjes 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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