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Pursser Family History

Pursser 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: Purser, Presser, Purse, Busser, Nusser, Pursley, Oursler, Pariser

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Where is the Pursser family from?

You can see how Pursser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pursser family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pursser's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pursser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pursser 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 55 census records available for the last name Pursser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pursser. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pursser. For the veterans among your Pursser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Pursser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pursser in 1965 was 64, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursser 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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