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Purkyt Family History

Purkyt 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, Burket, Burky, Purk, Purks, Turk, Bury, Port, Turkel

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Where is the Purkyt family from?

You can see how Purkyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkyt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purkyt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkyt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Purkyt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkyt 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 22 census records available for the last name Purkyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkyt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Purkyt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Purkyt. For the veterans among your Purkyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkyt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Purkyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Purkyt in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkyt 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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