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Purvere Family History

Purvere 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: Pulver, Purser, Purlee, Purves, Purtee, Porter, Turner, Burger

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Where is the Purvere family from?

You can see how Purvere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purvere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purvere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Purvere families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Purvere's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Purvere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purvere 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 78 census records available for the last name Purvere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purvere 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purvere. 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 9 military records available for the last name Purvere. For the veterans among your Purvere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purvere lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Purvere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Purvere in 1970 was 99, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purvere 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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