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Purdock Family History

Purdock 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: Burdock, Murdock, Paddock, Murdoch, Prock, Turnock, Purdom, Purdon

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Where is the Purdock family from?

You can see how Purdock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purdock family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Purdock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Purdock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Purdock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdock 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Purdock. 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 military records available for the last name Purdock. For the veterans among your Purdock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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