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Purr Family History

Purr Surname Meaning

from Old English pūr ‘bittern’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purr family from?

You can see how Purr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Purr families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purr's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Purr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purr 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 Purr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Concrete Worker Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purr. 50% of Purr men worked as a Concrete Worker Heavy Work and 83% of Purr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purr were Gardener and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Concrete Worker Heavy Work
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Home Duties
    9%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%

What Purr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Purr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purr 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Purr. 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 259 military records available for the last name Purr. For the veterans among your Purr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Purr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Purr in 1962 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purr 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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