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Purland Family History

Purland Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Portland.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Purland family from?

You can see how Purland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Purland families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Purland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purland families in 1891.
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What did your Purland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purland. 100% of Purland men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Purland 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Purland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purland 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Purland. 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 56 military records available for the last name Purland. For the veterans among your Purland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purland lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Purland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purland in 1977 was 69, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purland 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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