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Purchell Family History

Purchell 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, Burchell, Pursell, Patchell, Percell, Purnell, Burchill

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Where is the Purchell family from?

You can see how Purchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Purchell families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purchell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Purchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchell 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 Purchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purchell. 100% of Purchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Purchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Purchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchell 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Purchell. 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 141 military records available for the last name Purchell. For the veterans among your Purchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Purchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purchell in 1964 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purchell 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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