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Purvee Family History

Purvee 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, Purves, Purtee, Pulver, Purser, Purvis, Purse, Durfee, Turvey

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Where is the Purvee family from?

You can see how Purvee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purvee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Purvee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Purvee families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Purvee's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Purvee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purvee 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 Purvee ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Purvee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Purvee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purvee 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Purvee. 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 47 military records available for the last name Purvee. For the veterans among your Purvee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purvee lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Purvee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purvee in 1969 was 74, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purvee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purvee 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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