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Purtelle Family History

Purtelle 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: Purtell, Purcell, Portella, Purtill, Pursell, Wurtele, Portell

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Where is the Purtelle family from?

You can see how Purtelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Purtelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Purtelle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Purtelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Purtelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Purtelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purtelle. 100% of Purtelle men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Purtelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Purtelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtelle 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Purtelle. 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 24 military records available for the last name Purtelle. For the veterans among your Purtelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtelle lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Purtelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Purtelle in 1975 was 73, and 90 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purtelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purtelle 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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