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Purlenky Family History

Purlenky 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: Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Pulley, Durley, Hurley, Burley

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Where is the Purlenky family from?

You can see how Purlenky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purlenky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Purlenky families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Purlenky's in USA. California had the highest population of Purlenky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purlenky 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 23 census records available for the last name Purlenky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purlenky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Purlenky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Purlenky. For the veterans among your Purlenky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purlenky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Purlenky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Purlenky in 1977 was 80, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purlenky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purlenky 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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