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Purfurst Family History

Purfurst 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: Purpura, Furst, Parkhurst, Warhurst, Prust, Surfus, Brust, August

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Where is the Purfurst family from?

You can see how Purfurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purfurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purfurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Purfurst families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Purfurst's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Purfurst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Purfurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purfurst 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Purfurst. 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 70 military records available for the last name Purfurst. For the veterans among your Purfurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purfurst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Purfurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purfurst in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purfurst 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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