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Purstell Family History

Purstell 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, Purtell, Purcell, Bursell, Purtill, Austell, Worstell

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Where is the Purstell family from?

You can see how Purstell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purstell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purstell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purstell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purstell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purstell 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 58 census records available for the last name Purstell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purstell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purstell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Purstell. For the veterans among your Purstell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purstell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Purstell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Purstell in 1967 was 75, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purstell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purstell 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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