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Purcella Family History

Purcella Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Purcella family from?

You can see how Purcella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Purcella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Purcella family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purcella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Purcella families in 1891.
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What did your Purcella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purcella. 31% of Purcella men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Purcella women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purcella were Salesman and Home.

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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
    31%
  • Operator
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Home
    25%

What Purcella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Purcella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcella 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Purcella. 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 109 military records available for the last name Purcella. For the veterans among your Purcella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Purcella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Purcella in 1964 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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