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Purdey Family History

Purdey Surname Meaning

see Purday.

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


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Where is the Purdey family from?

You can see how Purdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purdey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Purdey families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Purdey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purdey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdey 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 Purdey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purdey. 88% of Purdey 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
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Purdey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Purdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdey 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Purdey. 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 412 military records available for the last name Purdey. For the veterans among your Purdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Purdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Purdey in 1959 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purdey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdey 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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