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Purcett Family History

Purcett 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: Burkett, Puckett, Purcell, Burgett, Gurnett, Puett, Burchett, Curlett

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Where is the Purcett family from?

You can see how Purcett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purcett family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Purcett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Purcett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Purcett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Purcett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Purcett. For the veterans among your Purcett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcett lifespan?

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