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Purcha Family History

Purcha 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: Burcham, Urch, Purchase, Burch, Perch, Puch, Murch, Pecha, Mucha

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Where is the Purcha family from?

You can see how Purcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Purcha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Purcha families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Purcha's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Purcha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcha 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 Purcha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purcha. 67% of Purcha men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Purcha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Purcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcha 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Purcha. 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 13 military records available for the last name Purcha. For the veterans among your Purcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Purcha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Purcha in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purcha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcha 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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