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Purkheiser Family History

Purkheiser 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: Berkheiser, Burkheimer, Werkheiser, Berkheimer, Preiser, Peiser

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Where is the Purkheiser family from?

You can see how Purkheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purkheiser families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkheiser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Purkheiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Purkheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkheiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purkheiser. 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 22 military records available for the last name Purkheiser. For the veterans among your Purkheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkheiser lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Purkheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purkheiser in 1980 was 63, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkheiser 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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