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Pursiville Family History

Pursiville 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: Turville, Turbeville, Pursifull, Purtill, Pursell, Tourville, Saville

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Where is the Pursiville family from?

You can see how Pursiville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursiville family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pursiville families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pursiville's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pursiville families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pursiville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursiville 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pursiville. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pursiville. For the veterans among your Pursiville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursiville lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1987, in the United States, Pursiville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pursiville in 1959 was 61, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursiville 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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