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Purpuro Family History

Purpuro 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, Puro, Porro, Curro, Purser, Turro, Perro, Pirro, Pupo

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Where is the Purpuro family from?

You can see how Purpuro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purpuro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purpuro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purpuro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purpuro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purpuro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Purpuro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpuro 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Purpuro. 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 27 military records available for the last name Purpuro. For the veterans among your Purpuro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpuro lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Purpuro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purpuro in 1981 was 72, and 35 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purpuro 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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