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Purchner Family History

Purchner 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: Buchner, Kirchner, Parcher, Porcher, Kurschner, Karchner, Zurcher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purchner 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 63 census records available for the last name Purchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purchner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Purchner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Purchner. For the veterans among your Purchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purchner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Purchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Purchner in 1972 was 78, and 69 in 1995.

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