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Purrott Family History

Purrott Surname Meaning

see Parrott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Purrott family from?

You can see how Purrott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purrott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Purrott families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Purrott's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Purrott families in 1891.
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What did your Purrott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purrott. 79% of Purrott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%

What Purrott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purrott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrott 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Purrott. 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 93 military records available for the last name Purrott. For the veterans among your Purrott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrott lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Purrott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purrott in 1986 was 59, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrott 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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