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Purdun Family History

Purdun 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: Purdon, Purdin, Purdum, Pardun, Purdue, Burden, Pardon, Verdun

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Where is the Purdun family from?

You can see how Purdun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Purdun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Purdun families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Purdun's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Purdun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Purdun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purdun. 100% of Purdun men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Purdun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Purdun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdun 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Purdun. 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 62 military records available for the last name Purdun. For the veterans among your Purdun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Purdun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Purdun in 1967 was 84, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdun 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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