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Purrer Family History

Purrer 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: Purser, Burrer, Durrer, Furrer, Porter, Turner, Burger, Pulver

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Where is the Purrer family from?

You can see how Purrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Purrer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purrer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrer 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 137 census records available for the last name Purrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Purrer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Purrer. For the veterans among your Purrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrer lifespan?

Average Purrer life expectancy in 2003 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrer 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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