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Purpero Family History

Purpero 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: Purpura, Purser, Perper, Pumper, Porter, Turner, Burger, Pepper

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Purpero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpero 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Purpero. 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 32 military records available for the last name Purpero. For the veterans among your Purpero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpero lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Purpero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Purpero in 1967 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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