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Purtte Family History

Purtte 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: Purtle, Purtee, Pulte, Surette, Pratte, Porte, Putter, Platte, Turtle

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Where is the Purtte family from?

You can see how Purtte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purtte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Purtte families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Purtte's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purtte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtte 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 182 census records available for the last name Purtte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtte 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Purtte. 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 Purtte. For the veterans among your Purtte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtte lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purtte

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