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Purtlee Family History

Purtlee 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: Purlee, Purtle, Purtee, Gurtler, Turtle, Pursley, Portee, Pyrtle

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Where is the Purtlee family from?

You can see how Purtlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtlee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purtlee family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Purtlee's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Purtlee families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Purtlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtlee 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 Purtlee. 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 1 military records available for the last name Purtlee. For the veterans among your Purtlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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