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Purpi Family History

Purpi 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: Puri, Turpin, Pepi, Nurmi, Puro, Suri, Purvis, Purdy, Turi, Puppe

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Where is the Purpi family from?

You can see how Purpi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purpi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purpi family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purpi's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Purpi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purpi 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 Purpi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purpi. 43% of Purpi men worked as a Longshoreman and 100% of Purpi women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Purpi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Purpi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpi 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Purpi. 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 15 military records available for the last name Purpi. For the veterans among your Purpi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Purpi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purpi in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purpi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purpi 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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