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Purkar Family History

Purkar 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: Puskar, Parmar, Purser, Parker, Sarkar, Puskas, Kurka, Burkart, Gurka

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Where is the Purkar family from?

You can see how Purkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purkar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Purkar family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purkar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkar 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 47 census records available for the last name Purkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkar 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Purkar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Purkar. For the veterans among your Purkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Purkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Purkar in 1966 was 82, and 48 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkar 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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