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Purkrabek Family History

Purkrabek 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: Pulkrabek, Purchase, Harkrader, Juranek, Larrabee, Prasek, Jerabek

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Where is the Purkrabek family from?

You can see how Purkrabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkrabek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purkrabek family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkrabek's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Purkrabek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Purkrabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkrabek 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Purkrabek. 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 33 military records available for the last name Purkrabek. For the veterans among your Purkrabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkrabek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Purkrabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Purkrabek in 1967 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkrabek 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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