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Purlsen Family History

Purlsen 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: Purser, Purse, Prosen, Pullen, Karlsen, Carlsen, Poulsen, Paulsen

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Where is the Purlsen family from?

You can see how Purlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purlsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purlsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Purlsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Purlsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Purlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purlsen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purlsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Purlsen. For the veterans among your Purlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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