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Puryean Family History

Puryean 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: Puryear, Duryea, Puyear, Peryea, Bryan, Uren, Burden, Surgeon, Putman

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Where is the Puryean family from?

You can see how Puryean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puryean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Puryean families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Puryean's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Puryean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Puryean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puryean 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 Puryean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Puryean. For the veterans among your Puryean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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