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Puravs Family History

Puravs 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: Buras, Purvis, Kuras, Prats, Juras, Paras, Purves, Purks, Praus, Ras

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Where is the Puravs family from?

You can see how Puravs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puravs family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Puravs family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Puravs's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Puravs families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Puravs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puravs 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Puravs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Puravs. For the veterans among your Puravs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puravs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Puravs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puravs in 1969 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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