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Purcil Family History

Purcil 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, Purvis, Purtill, Puri, Puccio, Mercil, Curcio, Purdin

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Where is the Purcil family from?

You can see how Purcil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Purcil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Purcil family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purcil's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Purcil families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcil 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 291 census records available for the last name Purcil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcil 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Purcil. 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 24 military records available for the last name Purcil. For the veterans among your Purcil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcil lifespan?

Average Purcil life expectancy in 1989 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcil 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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