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Pursall Family History

Pursall Surname Meaning

see Purcell.

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


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Where is the Pursall family from?

You can see how Pursall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pursall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Pursall families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pursall's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pursall families in 1891.
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What did your Pursall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pursall. 100% of Pursall men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Pursall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • No Occupation
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Pursall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pursall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursall 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Pursall. 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 169 military records available for the last name Pursall. For the veterans among your Pursall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Pursall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pursall in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursall 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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