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Pursens Family History

Pursens 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: Parsons, Purser, Pursell, Persons, Purse, Jurgens, Currens, Jurrens

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Where is the Pursens family from?

You can see how Pursens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pursens family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pursens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pursens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pursens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pursens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pursens. For the veterans among your Pursens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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