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Purchart Family History

Purchart 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: Purchase, Butchart, Burkhart, Burchard, Burghart, Burchardt, Orchard

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Where is the Purchart family from?

You can see how Purchart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchart family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Purchart families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Purchart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Purchart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchart 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 23 census records available for the last name Purchart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchart 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purchart. 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 3 military records available for the last name Purchart. For the veterans among your Purchart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Purchart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Purchart in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purchart 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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