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Purdin Family History

Purdin Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Purdom. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Purdin family from?

You can see how Purdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Purdin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Purdin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Purdin families in 1891.
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What did your Purdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purdin. 100% of Purdin 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 Purdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdin 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Purdin. 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 475 military records available for the last name Purdin. For the veterans among your Purdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Purdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Purdin in 1964 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purdin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdin 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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