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Purden Family History

Purden Surname Meaning

see Purdom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purden family from?

You can see how Purden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Purden families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Purden's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Purden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purden 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 Purden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purden. 100% of Purden 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Purden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purden 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Purden. 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 356 military records available for the last name Purden. For the veterans among your Purden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Purden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Purden in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purden 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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