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Purnvis Family History

Purnvis 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, Purves, Parvis, Paris, Curtis, Furness, Burns, Duris, Paradis

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Where is the Purnvis family from?

You can see how Purnvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purnvis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purnvis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Purnvis's in USA. California had the highest population of Purnvis families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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