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Purteet Family History

Purteet 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: Perteet, Purtee, Poteet, Portee, Purlee, Purtell, Purtle, Partee

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Where is the Purteet family from?

You can see how Purteet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purteet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purteet family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Purteet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purteet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purteet 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 25 census records available for the last name Purteet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purteet 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 Purteet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Purteet. For the veterans among your Purteet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purteet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Purteet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Purteet in 1971 was 75, and 60 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purteet 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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