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Purs Family History

Purs 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: Puls, Puro, Ours, Purse, Puri, Jurs, Purk, Purks, Purl, Pu

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Where is the Purs family from?

You can see how Purs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purs families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Purs families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Purs's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Purs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purs 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 Purs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purs. 100% of Purs women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Purs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purs 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Purs. 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 19 military records available for the last name Purs. For the veterans among your Purs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purs lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Purs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Purs in 1982 was 86, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purs 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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