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Purkat Family History

Purkat 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: Muskat, Puskas, Murat, Kurka, Burkart, Gurka, Burka, Puskar, Purkey

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Where is the Purkat family from?

You can see how Purkat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purkat family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Purkat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkat 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 37 census records available for the last name Purkat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkat 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Purkat. 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 19 military records available for the last name Purkat. For the veterans among your Purkat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkat lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1996, in the United States, Purkat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Purkat in 1951 was 24, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkat 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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