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Purdue Family History

Purdue Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Middlesex): variant of Purdy.

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


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Where is the Purdue family from?

You can see how Purdue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purdue families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Purdue families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Purdue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purdue families in 1891.
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What did your Purdue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purdue. 20% of Purdue men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Purdue women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purdue were Railway Clerk and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Ice Cream Maker Master
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Purdue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdue 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Purdue. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Purdue. For the veterans among your Purdue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdue lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Purdue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Purdue in 1948 was 18, and 76 in 2004.

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