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Purman Family History

Purman 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: Putman, Furman, Perman, Kurman, Burman, Turman, Urman, Gurman, Jurman

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Where is the Purman family from?

You can see how Purman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Purman families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Purman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Purman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purman 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 Purman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purman. 64% of Purman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Purman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purman were Carpenter and Sales Lady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%

What Purman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Purman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purman 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Purman. 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 275 military records available for the last name Purman. For the veterans among your Purman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Purman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Purman in 1955 was 57, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purman 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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