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Purdu Family History

Purdu 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: Purdy, Purdum, Purdue, Puro, Perdue, Pardo, Burda, Purse, Puri, Burdo

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Where is the Purdu family from?

You can see how Purdu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purdu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Purdu families living in Tennessee. This was about 44% of all the recorded Purdu's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Purdu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdu 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 61 census records available for the last name Purdu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdu 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Purdu. 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 15 military records available for the last name Purdu. For the veterans among your Purdu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdu lifespan?

Average Purdu life expectancy in 1975 was 18 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdu 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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