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Purtis Family History

Purtis 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: Curtis, Purvis, Kurtis, Portis, Burtis, Paris, Duris, Martis, Artis

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Where is the Purtis family from?

You can see how Purtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Purtis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Purtis families living in Hampshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Purtis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Purtis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtis 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 Purtis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purtis. 100% of Purtis men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Purtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Purtis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Purtis. For the veterans among your Purtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purtis

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