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Purlie Family History

Purlie 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: Purlee, Purdie, Pulte, Currie, Purvis, Perlin, Burlin, Purse, Puri

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Where is the Purlie family from?

You can see how Purlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Purlie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Purlie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purlie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Purlie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Purlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purlie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Purlie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Purlie. For the veterans among your Purlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purlie 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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