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Purgiel Family History

Purgiel 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: Muriel, Purtill, Pugel, Kurpiel, Bargiel, Curiel, Purdie, Suriel

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Where is the Purgiel family from?

You can see how Purgiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Purgiel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgiel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purgiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgiel 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 132 census records available for the last name Purgiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgiel 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 Purgiel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Purgiel. For the veterans among your Purgiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgiel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Purgiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Purgiel in 1972 was 68, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgiel 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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