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Purdo Family History

Purdo 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: Puro, Pardo, Purdy, Burdo, Purdom, Purdon, Turco, Cardo, Pero, Pardon

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Where is the Purdo family from?

You can see how Purdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Purdo families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Purdo families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purdo's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Purdo families in 1851.
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What did your Purdo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purdo. 100% of Purdo women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Purdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdo 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Purdo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Purdo. For the veterans among your Purdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Purdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purdo in 1956 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdo 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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