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Purdie Family History

Purdie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Purdy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Purdie family from?

You can see how Purdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purdie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 79 Purdie families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Purdie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purdie families in 1891.
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What did your Purdie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fishmonger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purdie. 43% of Purdie men worked as a Fishmonger and 81% of Purdie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purdie were Railway Clerk and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fishmonger
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Railway Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Purdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Purdie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Purdie. For the veterans among your Purdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdie lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Purdie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Purdie in 1946 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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