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Purkell Family History

Purkell 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: Purcell, Pursell, Purnell, Purtell, Turkel, Burrell, Bursell, Parnell

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Where is the Purkell family from?

You can see how Purkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purkell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purkell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkell 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 34 census records available for the last name Purkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purkell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Purkell. For the veterans among your Purkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purkell

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