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Purpore Family History

Purpore 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, Priore, Poupore, Porpora, Purple, Prior, Puro, Purser

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Purpore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpore 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Purpore. 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 military records available for the last name Purpore. For the veterans among your Purpore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpore lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Purpore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Purpore in 1979 was 80, and 92 in 1986.

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