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Pursefull Family History

Pursefull 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: Pursifull, Pursell, Purcell, Bursell, Persell, Purnell, Parsell

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Where is the Pursefull family from?

You can see how Pursefull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursefull family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pursefull family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Pursefull's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Pursefull families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Pursefull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursefull 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pursefull. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pursefull. For the veterans among your Pursefull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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