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Purcelle Family History

Purcelle 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: Purcell, Purcella, Marcelle, Pursell, Percell, Porcello, Puricelli

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Where is the Purcelle family from?

You can see how Purcelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purcelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Purcelle families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Purcelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Purcelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcelle 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 Purcelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purcelle. 40% of Purcelle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Purcelle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purcelle were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Purcelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Purcelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcelle 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Purcelle. 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 61 military records available for the last name Purcelle. For the veterans among your Purcelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcelle lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Purcelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Purcelle in 1978 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcelle 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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