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Purbeck Family History

Purbeck 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: Surbeck, Spurbeck, Herbeck, Bubeck, Norbeck, Harbeck, Sperbeck

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Where is the Purbeck family from?

You can see how Purbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purbeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Purbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Purbeck families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Purbeck's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Purbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purbeck 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 Purbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purbeck. 100% of Purbeck men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Purbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Purbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purbeck 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Purbeck. 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 86 military records available for the last name Purbeck. For the veterans among your Purbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purbeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Purbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Purbeck in 1960 was 62, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purbeck 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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