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Purkess Family History

Purkess Surname Meaning

see Purkiss.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purkess family from?

You can see how Purkess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Purkess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Purkess families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Purkess's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Purkess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Purkess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purkess. 100% of Purkess men worked as a Railway Clerk and 84% of Purkess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    8%

What Purkess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purkess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkess 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Purkess. 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 80 military records available for the last name Purkess. For the veterans among your Purkess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkess lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Purkess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Purkess in 1971 was 73, and 70 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purkess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkess 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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