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Purky Family History

Purky 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: Purdy, Purkey, Burky, Purk, Purks, Turk, Bury, Pusey, Dury, Percy

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Where is the Purky family from?

You can see how Purky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purky family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Purky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Purky family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purky's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Purky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purky 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 Purky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purky. 100% of Purky men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Purky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Purky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Purky. 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 67 military records available for the last name Purky. For the veterans among your Purky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Purky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Purky in 1951 was 63, and 73 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purky 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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