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Purnia Family History

Purnia 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: Purvis, Murgia, Perna, Puri, Pirnie, Kurnik, Gunia, Cornia, Durnin

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Where is the Purnia family from?

You can see how Purnia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purnia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purnia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Purnia families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Purnia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purnia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purnia 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 Purnia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purnia. 50% of Purnia women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Purnia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Purnia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purnia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purnia. 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 40 military records available for the last name Purnia. For the veterans among your Purnia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purnia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Purnia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Purnia in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purnia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purnia 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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