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Puruis Family History

Puruis 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: Purvis, Paris, Curtis, Duris, Prus, Preis, Puri, Kruis, Juris, Perris

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Where is the Puruis family from?

You can see how Puruis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puruis family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Puruis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Puruis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Puruis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puruis 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 Puruis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puruis. 58% of Puruis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Puruis women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Puruis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Puruis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puruis 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Puruis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Puruis. For the veterans among your Puruis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puruis lifespan?

Average Puruis life expectancy in 2004 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puruis 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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