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Purtue Family History

Purtue 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, Purdue, Purtee, Virtue, Pulte, Perdue, Porte, Turtle, Purse

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Purtue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtue 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

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There are 12 military records available for the last name Purtue. For the veterans among your Purtue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtue lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Purtue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Purtue in 1967 was 85, and 58 in 2004.

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