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Purchia Family History

Purchia 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: Porchia, Turchin, Torchia, Purohit, Murchie, Pecchia, Murcia, Puccia

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Where is the Purchia family from?

You can see how Purchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purchia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Purchia families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Purchia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purchia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchia 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 Purchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trimer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purchia. 100% of Purchia women worked as a Trimer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimer
    100%

What Purchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Purchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchia 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Purchia. 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 22 military records available for the last name Purchia. For the veterans among your Purchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Purchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Purchia in 1966 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purchia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purchia 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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