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Purle Family History

Purle Surname Meaning

see Pearl and compare Prill and Porrill.

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


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Where is the Purle family from?

You can see how Purle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Purle families living in Essex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Purle's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Purle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purle 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 Purle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purle. 82% of Purle 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purle 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Purle. 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 103 military records available for the last name Purle. For the veterans among your Purle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purle lifespan?

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