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Purselle Family History

Purselle 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: Pursell, Purcell, Bursell, Persell, Purnell, Parsell, Purtell

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Where is the Purselle family from?

You can see how Purselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purselle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purselle family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purselle's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Purselle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purselle 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 56 census records available for the last name Purselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purselle 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Purselle. 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 13 military records available for the last name Purselle. For the veterans among your Purselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purselle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Purselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Purselle in 1972 was 80, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purselle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purselle 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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